Auth bypass in Discourse

CVE-2024-36113

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.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.004 (34.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

  • Discourse — versions stable < 3.2.3, tests-passed < 3.3.0.beta4-dev, 3.3.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36113?
CVE-2024-36113 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Discourse, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 4.9/10. Published 2024-07-03.
How severe is CVE-2024-36113?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.9 out of 10.