Information disclosure in Discourse
CVE-2023-23624
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.0.1 on the `stable` branch and version 3.1.0.beta2 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, someone can use the `exclude_tag param` to filter out topics and deduce which ones were using a specific hidden tag. This affects any Discourse site using hidden tags in public categories. This issue is patched in version 3.0.1 on the `stable` branch and version 3.1.0.beta2 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. As a workaround, secure any categories that are using hidden tags, change any existing hidden tags to not include private data, or remove any hidden tags currently in use.
Vulnerability class: Information Disclosure
EPSS: 0.006 (44.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Discourse — versions 2.4.0, 3.1.0, < 3.0.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-23624?
- CVE-2023-23624 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Discourse, classified under Information Disclosure. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2023-01-28.
- How severe is CVE-2023-23624?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.