CVE-2023-22739: Discourse subject to Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. Versions prior to 3.0.1 (stable), 3.1.0.beta2 (beta), and 3.1.0.beta2 (tests-passed) are subject to Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling. As there is no limit on data contained in a draft, a malicious user can create an arbitrarily large draft, forcing the instance to a crawl. This issue is patched in versions 3.0.1 (stable), 3.1.0.beta2 (beta), and 3.1.0.beta2 (tests-passed). There are no workarounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-22739?
CVE-2023-22739 refers to a vulnerability in the Discourse platform that allows a malicious user to create an unlimited amount of data in a draft, leading to resource allocation issues.
How does CVE-2023-22739 affect Discourse?
Discourse versions prior to 3.0.1, 3.1.0.beta2, and 3.1.0.beta2 are affected by CVE-2023-22739, which can result in unlimited resource allocation or throttling issues.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-22739?
The severity of CVE-2023-22739 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How can I fix CVE-2023-22739 in Discourse?
To fix CVE-2023-22739, it is recommended to update Discourse to version 3.0.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-22739?
More information about CVE-2023-22739 can be found at the following reference: [link](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-rqgr-g6v7-jcfc)