CVE-2022-21678: User's bio visible even if profile is restricted in Discourse
First published: Thu Jan 13 2022(Updated: )
Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Prior to version 2.8.0.beta11 in the `tests-passed` branch, version 2.8.0.beta11 in the `beta` branch, and version 2.7.13 in the `stable` branch, the bios of users who made their profiles private were still visible in the `<meta>` tags on their users' pages. The problem is patched in `tests-passed` version 2.8.0.beta11, `beta` version 2.8.0.beta11, and `stable` version 2.7.13 of Discourse.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse | <2.7.13 | |
| Discourse | =2.8.0-beta1 | |
| Discourse | =2.8.0-beta10 | |
| Discourse | =2.8.0-beta2 | |
| Discourse | =2.8.0-beta3 | |
| Discourse | =2.8.0-beta4 | |
| Discourse | =2.8.0-beta5 | |
| Discourse | =2.8.0-beta6 | |
| Discourse | =2.8.0-beta7 | |
| Discourse | =2.8.0-beta8 | |
| Discourse | =2.8.0-beta9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21678?
CVE-2022-21678 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21678?
To fix CVE-2022-21678, upgrade to Discourse version 2.8.0.beta11 or later in the beta branch, or version 2.7.13 in the stable branch.
What does CVE-2022-21678 affect?
CVE-2022-21678 affects the Discourse platform versions prior to 2.8.0.beta11 and 2.7.13 where user bios can be visible in meta tags.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-21678?
Users of the Discourse platform with private profiles are affected by CVE-2022-21678 as their bios could be exposed.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-21678 on user data privacy?
CVE-2022-21678 can lead to unauthorized access to user bios that were intended to be private, compromising user data privacy.
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- version/discourse/2.8.0-beta1
- version/discourse/2.8.0-beta10
- version/discourse/2.8.0-beta2
- version/discourse/2.8.0-beta3
- version/discourse/2.8.0-beta4
- version/discourse/2.8.0-beta5
- version/discourse/2.8.0-beta6
- version/discourse/2.8.0-beta7
- version/discourse/2.8.0-beta8
- version/discourse/2.8.0-beta9