CVE-2021-43793: Bypass of Poll voting limits in Discourse
Published Dec 1, 2021
·Updated
Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In affected versions a vulnerability in the Polls feature allowed users to vote multiple times in a single-option poll. The problem is patched in the latest tests-passed, beta and stable versions of Discourse
Affected Software
8 affected components
Discourse Discourse<2.7.11
Discourse Discourse=2.8.0-beta1
Discourse Discourse=2.8.0-beta2
Discourse Discourse=2.8.0-beta3
Discourse Discourse=2.8.0-beta4
Discourse Discourse=2.8.0-beta5
Discourse Discourse=2.8.0-beta6
Discourse Discourse=2.8.0-beta7
Remediation
Event History
Dec 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-43793?
CVE-2021-43793 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to manipulate poll results.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-43793?
To fix CVE-2021-43793, upgrade to the latest stable version of Discourse that contains the patch.
3
What versions of Discourse are affected by CVE-2021-43793?
CVE-2021-43793 affects all Discourse versions prior to 2.8.0 and 2.7.11.
4
What impact does CVE-2021-43793 have on Discourse users?
CVE-2021-43793 allows users to vote multiple times in single-option polls, compromising poll integrity.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-43793 until I can update?
There is no specific workaround provided for CVE-2021-43793; updating to a patched version is recommended.