Vulnerability Description
Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Version before 3.6.2 and 3.6.0.beta2, default Cache-Control response header with value no-store, no-cache was missing from error responses. This may caused unintended caching of those responses by proxies potentially leading to cache poisoning attacks. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.6.2 and 3.6.0.beta2.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Discourse | < 3.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/3ea1b663c82c067e5ca778db846bad1e08Patch
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/fd567af7bf5a15c70772021acbdf5d3848Patch
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-jp9x-wwv6-cv3jThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-61598?
CVE-2025-61598 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Version before 3.6.2 and 3.6.0.beta2, default Cache-Control response header with value no-store, no-cache was missing from error responses. This may ca...
How severe is CVE-2025-61598?
CVE-2025-61598 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-2025-61598?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Discourse Discourse.