Vulnerability Description
Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions an attacker can make craft an XHR request to poison the anonymous cache (for example, the cache may have a response with missing preloaded data). This issue only affects anonymous visitors of the site. This problem has been patched in the latest version of Discourse. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should disable anonymous cache by setting the `DISCOURSE_DISABLE_ANON_CACHE` environment variable to a non-empty value.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Discourse | < 3.3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-2352-252q-qc82Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-55948?
CVE-2024-55948 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions an attacker can make craft an XHR request to poison the anonymous cache (for example, the cache may have a response ...
How severe is CVE-2024-55948?
CVE-2024-55948 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-55948?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Discourse Discourse.