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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2024-28242

Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions an attacker can learn that secret categories exist when they have backgrounds set. The issue is patched in the lates...

Vulnerability Description

Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions an attacker can learn that secret categories exist when they have backgrounds set. The issue is patched in the latest stable, beta and tests-passed version of Discourse. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should temporarily remove category backgrounds.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DiscourseDiscourse< 3.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-28242?

CVE-2024-28242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions an attacker can learn that secret categories exist when they have backgrounds set. The issue is patched in the lates...

How severe is CVE-2024-28242?

CVE-2024-28242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-28242?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Discourse Discourse.