7.5
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-1020018

First published: Mon Jul 29 2019(Updated: )

Discourse before 2.3.0 and 2.4.x before 2.4.0.beta3 lacks a confirmation screen when logging in via an email link.

Credit: josh@bress.net

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Discourse<2.3.0
Discourse=2.4.0-beta1
Discourse=2.4.0-beta2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-1020018?

    CVE-2019-1020018 is a vulnerability in Discourse before 2.3.0 and 2.4.x before 2.4.0.beta3 that allows logging in via an email link without a confirmation screen.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2019-1020018?

    The severity level of CVE-2019-1020018 is high with a score of 7.3.

  • How does CVE-2019-1020018 affect Discourse?

    CVE-2019-1020018 affects Discourse versions before 2.3.0 and 2.4.x before 2.4.0.beta3.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-1020018?

    To fix CVE-2019-1020018, it is recommended to upgrade to Discourse version 2.4.0.beta3 or later.

  • Are there any references for CVE-2019-1020018?

    Yes, you can find references for CVE-2019-1020018 at the following links: - [Github Commit 1](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/52387be4a44cdeaca5421ee955ba1343e836bade) - [Github Commit 2](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/b8340c6c8e50a71ff1bca9654b9126ca5a84ce9a)

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