Vulnerability Description
Discourse is the an open source discussion platform. In affected versions an email activation route can be abused to send mass spam emails. A fix has been included in the latest stable, beta and tests-passed versions of Discourse which rate limits emails. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should manually rate limit email.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Discourse | <= 2.8.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/af1cb735db7fb73217b85d22dbadd1bc82PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-m5w9-8gp8-2hrfThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/af1cb735db7fb73217b85d22dbadd1bc82PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-m5w9-8gp8-2hrfThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-31184?
CVE-2022-31184 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Discourse is the an open source discussion platform. In affected versions an email activation route can be abused to send mass spam emails. A fix has been included in the latest stable, beta and tests...
How severe is CVE-2022-31184?
CVE-2022-31184 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31184?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Discourse Discourse.