Discourse
CVE-2023-22453
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionNVD
Discourse is an option source discussion platform. Prior to version 2.8.14 on the stable branch and version 3.0.0.beta16 on the beta and tests-passed branches, the number of times a user posted in an arbitrary topic is exposed to unauthorized users through the /u/username.json endpoint. The issue is patched in version 2.8.14 and 3.0.0.beta16. There is no known workaround.
AnalysisAI
Discourse is an option source discussion platform. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Discourse is an option source discussion platform. Prior to version 2.8.14 on the stable branch and version 3.0.0.beta16 on the beta and tests-passed branches, the number of times a user posted in an arbitrary topic is exposed to unauthorized users through the /u/username.json endpoint. The issue is patched in version 2.8.14 and 3.0.0.beta16. There is no known workaround. Affected products include: Discourse. Version information: version 2.8.14.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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Same weakness CWE-200 – Information Exposure
View allSame technique Information Disclosure
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