Vulnerability Description
Discourse is an open-source community discussion platform. In versions 3.5.0 and below, malicious meta-commands could be embedded in a backup dump and executed during restore. In multisite setups, this allowed an admin of one site to access data or credentials from other sites. This issue is fixed in version 3.5.1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Discourse | < 3.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/43536b60d012cc8084e7e701d6afab9ba0Patch
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-7xjr-4f4g-9887Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-59337?
CVE-2025-59337 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Discourse is an open-source community discussion platform. In versions 3.5.0 and below, malicious meta-commands could be embedded in a backup dump and executed during restore. In multisite setups, thi...
How severe is CVE-2025-59337?
CVE-2025-59337 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-59337?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Discourse Discourse.