Vulnerability Description
Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In versions prior to 2.8.9 on the `stable` branch and prior to 2.9.0.beta10 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, admins can upload a maliciously crafted Zip or Gzip Tar archive to write files at arbitrary locations and trigger remote code execution. The problem is patched in version 2.8.9 on the `stable` branch and version 2.9.0.beta10 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. There are no known workarounds.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Discourse | < 2.8.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/b27d5626d208a22c516a0adfda7554b67bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/18421PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-grvh-qcpg-hfmvThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/b27d5626d208a22c516a0adfda7554b67bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/18421PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-grvh-qcpg-hfmvThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-36066?
CVE-2022-36066 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In versions prior to 2.8.9 on the `stable` branch and prior to 2.9.0.beta10 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, admins can upload a maliciously ...
How severe is CVE-2022-36066?
CVE-2022-36066 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-36066?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Discourse Discourse.