7.1
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-46148: Discourse allows self-XSS through malicious composer message

First published: Tue Nov 29 2022(Updated: )

Discourse is an open-source messaging platform. In versions 2.8.10 and prior on the `stable` branch and versions 2.9.0.beta11 and prior on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, users composing malicious messages and navigating to drafts page could self-XSS. This vulnerability can lead to a full XSS on sites which have modified or disabled Discourse’s default Content Security Policy. This issue is patched in the latest stable, beta and tests-passed versions of Discourse.

Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Discourse<=2.8.10
Discourse=2.9.0-beta1
Discourse=2.9.0-beta10
Discourse=2.9.0-beta11
Discourse=2.9.0-beta2
Discourse=2.9.0-beta3
Discourse=2.9.0-beta4
Discourse=2.9.0-beta5
Discourse=2.9.0-beta6
Discourse=2.9.0-beta7
Discourse=2.9.0-beta8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-46148?

    CVE-2022-46148 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for self-XSS attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-46148?

    To fix CVE-2022-46148, update your Discourse installation to version 2.8.11 or later, or to version 2.9.0.beta12 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2022-46148?

    CVE-2022-46148 affects users of Discourse versions 2.8.10 and prior on the stable branch and 2.9.0.beta11 and prior on the beta and tests-passed branches.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-46148?

    CVE-2022-46148 is a self-XSS vulnerability that allows users to execute scripts in their own browser session.

  • What can I do to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2022-46148?

    To mitigate risks associated with CVE-2022-46148, avoid clicking on unsolicited links and ensure your Discourse installation is updated promptly.

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