CVE-2022-31184: Email activation route can be abused by spammers in Discourse
Discourse is the an open source discussion platform. In affected versions an email activation route can be abused to send mass spam emails. A fix has been included in the latest stable, beta and tests-passed versions of Discourse which rate limits emails. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should manually rate limit email.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-31184?
CVE-2022-31184 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for abuse in sending mass spam emails.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31184?
To fix CVE-2022-31184, users should upgrade to the latest stable, beta, or tests-passed versions of Discourse that include the rate limiting for emails.
Which versions of Discourse are affected by CVE-2022-31184?
CVE-2022-31184 affects Discourse versions up to 2.8.6 and certain beta versions up to 2.9.0-beta7.
What vulnerability does CVE-2022-31184 address in Discourse?
CVE-2022-31184 addresses a vulnerability that allows an email activation route to be abused for sending mass spam emails.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31184?
Yes, a patch has been included in the latest updates for Discourse that provides rate limiting functionality for email activations.