Discourse
CVE-2024-36113
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
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1DescriptionNVD
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.2.3 on the stable branch, version 3.3.0.beta3 on the beta branch, and version 3.3.0.beta4-dev on the tests-passed branch, a rogue staff user could suspend other staff users preventing them from logging in to the site. The issue is patched in version 3.2.3 on the stable branch, version 3.3.0.beta3 on the beta branch, and version 3.3.0.beta4-dev on the tests-passed branch. No known workarounds are available.
AnalysisAI
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Missing Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.2.3 on the stable branch, version 3.3.0.beta3 on the beta branch, and version 3.3.0.beta4-dev on the tests-passed branch, a rogue staff user could suspend other staff users preventing them from logging in to the site. The issue is patched in version 3.2.3 on the stable branch, version 3.3.0.beta3 on the beta branch, and version 3.3.0.beta4-dev on the tests-passed branch. No known workarounds are available. Affected products include: Discourse. Version information: version 3.2.3.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.
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