CVE-2024-28242

Disclosure of the existence of secret categories with custom backgrounds in Discourse

Description

Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions an attacker can learn that secret categories exist when they have backgrounds set. The issue is patched in the latest stable, beta and tests-passed version of Discourse. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should temporarily remove category backgrounds.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: discourse discourse
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-c7q7-7f6q-2c23 third party advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/b425fbc2a28341a5627928f963519006712c3d39 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28242?
CVE-2024-28242 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-28242?
To fix CVE-2024-28242, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-28242 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-28242 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-28242?
CVE-2024-28242 affects discourse discourse.
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