What is CVE-2023-28111?

CVE-2023-28111 is a vulnerability in the Discourse open-source discussion platform that allows attackers to bypass server-side request forgery (SSRF) protection.

How does CVE-2023-28111 affect Discourse?

CVE-2023-28111 affects Discourse versions up to and including 3.1.0-beta2, allowing attackers to bypass SSRF protection for private IPv4 addresses.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28111?

CVE-2023-28111 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-28111?

Yes, the issue is patched in version 3.1.0.beta3 of the beta and tests-passed branches.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28111?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-28111 in the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-28111

high

7.5

CWE

918

17/3/2023

23/3/2023

CVE-2023-28111: SSRF

First published: Fri Mar 17 2023(Updated: )

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.1.0.beta3 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, attackers are able to bypass Discourse's server-side request forgery (SSRF) protection for private IPv4 addresses by using a IPv4-mapped IPv6 address. The issue is patched in the latest beta and tests-passed version of Discourse. version 3.1.0.beta3 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. There are no known workarounds.

Credit: security-advisories@github.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Discourse Discourse	<3.1.0
Discourse Discourse	=3.1.0-beta1
Discourse Discourse	=3.1.0-beta2

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What is CVE-2023-28111?
CVE-2023-28111 is a vulnerability in the Discourse open-source discussion platform that allows attackers to bypass server-side request forgery (SSRF) protection.
How does CVE-2023-28111 affect Discourse?
CVE-2023-28111 affects Discourse versions up to and including 3.1.0-beta2, allowing attackers to bypass SSRF protection for private IPv4 addresses.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28111?
CVE-2023-28111 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-28111?
Yes, the issue is patched in version 3.1.0.beta3 of the beta and tests-passed branches.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28111?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-28111 in the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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