CVE-2022-46159

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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.

4.3 /10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

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

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta10:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta8:*:*:*:*:*:*
History

07 Nov 2023, 03:55

Type Values Removed Values Added
Summary 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. 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.
Information

Published : 2022-12-02 15:15

Updated : 2024-02-28 19:51

NVD link : CVE-2022-46159

Mitre link : CVE-2022-46159

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-46159

JSON object : View

Products Affected

discourse

  • discourse
CWE
CWE-770

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling