Vulnerability Description
Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. Versions prior to 3.0.1 (stable), 3.1.0.beta2 (beta), and 3.1.0.beta2 (tests-passed) are subject to Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling. As there is no limit on data contained in a draft, a malicious user can create an arbitrarily large draft, forcing the instance to a crawl. This issue is patched in versions 3.0.1 (stable), 3.1.0.beta2 (beta), and 3.1.0.beta2 (tests-passed). There are no workarounds.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Discourse | < 3.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-rqgr-g6v7-jcfcThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-rqgr-g6v7-jcfcThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-22739?
CVE-2023-22739 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. Versions prior to 3.0.1 (stable), 3.1.0.beta2 (beta), and 3.1.0.beta2 (tests-passed) are subject to Allocation of Resources Without Limit...
How severe is CVE-2023-22739?
CVE-2023-22739 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-2023-22739?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Discourse Discourse.