CVE-2023-30611: Reaction metadata exposed in private topics in Discourse-reactions
First published: Wed Apr 19 2023(Updated: )
Discourse-reactions is a plugin that allows user to add their reactions to the post in the Discourse messaging platform. In affected versions data about what reactions were performed on a post in a private topic could be leaked. This issue has been addressed in version 0.3. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should disable the discourse-reactions plugin to fully mitigate the issue.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse Reactions | =0.2 |
Remedy
https://github.com/discourse/discourse-reactions/commit/01aca15b2774c088f3673118e92e9469f37d2fb6
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-30611.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-30611?
The severity of CVE-2023-30611 is medium, with a severity value of 5.3.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Discourse Reactions plugin version 0.2.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, upgrade to version 0.3 of the Discourse Reactions plugin.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [1] [2].
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- agent/references
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- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
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- vendor/discourse
- canonical/discourse reactions
- version/discourse reactions/0.2