CVE-2025-48877

Discourse vulnerable to auto-executing of third-party code in embedded CodePen iframe

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.4.4 of the `stable` branch, version 3.5.0.beta5 of the `beta` branch, and version 3.5.0.beta6-dev of the `tests-passed` branch, Codepen is present in the default `allowed_iframes` site setting, and it can potentially auto-run arbitrary JS in the iframe scope, which is unintended. This issue is patched in version 3.4.4 of the `stable` branch, version 3.5.0.beta5 of the `beta` branch, and version 3.5.0.beta6-dev of the `tests-passed` branch. As a workaround, the Codepen prefix can be removed from a site's `allowed_iframes`.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: discourse discourse
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48877?
CVE-2025-48877 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-48877?
To fix CVE-2025-48877, 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-2025-48877 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-48877 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-2025-48877?
CVE-2025-48877 affects discourse discourse.
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