What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-49099?

CVE-2023-49099 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of Discourse are affected by CVE-2023-49099?

CVE-2023-49099 is a low-severity vulnerability in Discourse involving access control (CVSS 3.1).. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-49099?

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

Discourse CVE-2023-49099

LOW

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

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

Authentication Bypass Discourse

3.1

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

3.1 LOW

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

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

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

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 3.1

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Discourse is a platform for community discussion. Under very specific circumstances, secure upload URLs associated with posts can be accessed by guest users even when login is required. This vulnerability has been patched in 3.2.0.beta4 and 3.1.4.

AnalysisAI

Discourse is a platform for community discussion. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Discourse is a platform for community discussion. Under very specific circumstances, secure upload URLs associated with posts can be accessed by guest users even when login is required. This vulnerability has been patched in 3.2.0.beta4 and 3.1.4. Affected products include: Discourse.

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.