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Advisory Published
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CVE-2022-31060: Banner topic data is exposed on login-required Discourse sites

First published: Tue Jun 14 2022(Updated: )

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 2.8.4 in the `stable` branch and version `2.9.0.beta5` in the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, banner topic data is exposed on login-required sites. This issue is patched in version 2.8.4 in the `stable` branch and version `2.9.0.beta5` in the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches of Discourse. As a workaround, one may disable banners.

Credit: security-advisories@github.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Discourse<2.8.4
Discourse=2.9.0-beta1
Discourse=2.9.0-beta2
Discourse=2.9.0-beta3
Discourse=2.9.0-beta4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-31060?

    CVE-2022-31060 has a medium severity level due to the exposure of sensitive banner topic data on login-required Discourse sites.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-31060?

    To fix CVE-2022-31060, you should upgrade your Discourse installation to version 2.8.4 or later in the stable branch, or version 2.9.0.beta5 or later in the beta branch.

  • Which Discourse versions are affected by CVE-2022-31060?

    CVE-2022-31060 affects Discourse versions prior to 2.8.4 in the stable branch and any beta versions before 2.9.0.beta5.

  • What does CVE-2022-31060 vulnerability expose?

    CVE-2022-31060 exposes banner topic data on Discourse sites that require user login, potentially risking user privacy.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-31060?

    No official workaround for CVE-2022-31060 exists, so upgrading to the patched versions is necessary for protection.

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