CVE-2024-49765

Bypass of Discourse Connect using other login paths if enabled in Discourse

Description

Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. Sites that are using discourse connect but still have local logins enabled could allow attackers to bypass discourse connect to create accounts and login. This problem is patched in the latest version of Discourse. Users unable to upgrade who are using discourse connect may disable all other login methods as a workaround.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: discourse discourse
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-v8rf-pvgm-xxf2 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49765?
CVE-2024-49765 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-49765?
To fix CVE-2024-49765, 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-2024-49765 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-49765 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-2024-49765?
CVE-2024-49765 affects discourse discourse.
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