CVE-2023-36818: Denial of service via User Custom Sidebar Section Unlimited Link Creation in discourse
First published: Fri Jul 14 2023(Updated: )
Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In affected versions a request to create or update custom sidebar section can cause a denial of service. This issue has been patched in commit `52b003d915`. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse | =3.1.0-beta5 |
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What is CVE-2023-36818?
CVE-2023-36818 is a vulnerability in Discourse, an open source discussion platform, that allows a denial of service attack when creating or updating custom sidebar sections.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-36818?
The severity of CVE-2023-36818 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How can I exploit CVE-2023-36818?
We do not provide instructions or support for exploiting vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36818?
To fix CVE-2023-36818, users are advised to upgrade to the patched version of Discourse, which can be found in the commit 52b003d915.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2023-36818?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2023-36818.
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