What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-49098?

CVE-2023-49098 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Discourse are affected by CVE-2023-49098?

CVE-2023-49098 is a low-severity vulnerability in Discourse-reactions involving access control (CVSS 3.5).. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-49098?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Verify access control controls are in place.

Discourse CVE-2023-49098

LOW

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2024-01-12 security-advisories@github.com

Authentication Bypass Discourse Discourse Reactions

3.5

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

3.5 LOW

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Jan 12, 2024 - 21:15 nvd

LOW 3.5

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Discourse-reactions is a plugin that allows user to add their reactions to the post. Data about a user's reaction notifications could be exposed. This vulnerability was patched in commit 2c26939.

AnalysisAI

Discourse-reactions is a plugin that allows user to add their reactions to the post. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Discourse-reactions is a plugin that allows user to add their reactions to the post. Data about a user's reaction notifications could be exposed. This vulnerability was patched in commit 2c26939. Affected products include: Discourse Discourse Reactions.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.