CVE-2022-46159

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. In version 2.8.13 and prior on the `stable` branch and version 2.9.0.beta14 and prior on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, any authenticated user can create an unlisted topic. These topics, which are not readily available to other users, can take up unnecessary site resources. A patch for this issue is available in the `main` branch of Discourse. There are no known workarounds available.

CVSS v3.0 4.3 MEDIUM

4.3^/10

CVSS v3.0 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-qf99-xpx6-hgxp	Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/0ce38bd7bce862db251b882613ab7053ca777382	Patch Third Party Advisory

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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta7::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta8::::::
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	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta11::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta12::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta13::::::

Information

Published : 2022-12-02 07:15

Updated : 2022-12-05 10:57

NVD link : CVE-2022-46159

Mitre link : CVE-2022-46159

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-770

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

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Products Affected

discourse

discourse

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