CVE-2023-48297: Discourse vulnerable to unlimited mentioned users in message serializer
First published: Fri Jan 12 2024(Updated: )
Discourse is a platform for community discussion. The message serializer uses the full list of expanded chat mentions (@all and @here) which can lead to a very long array of users. This issue was patched in versions 3.1.4 and beta 3.2.0.beta5.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse | <3.1.4 | |
| Discourse | =3.2.0-beta1 | |
| Discourse | =3.2.0-beta2 | |
| Discourse | =3.2.0-beta3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-48297?
CVE-2023-48297 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to create excessively long arrays of users.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48297?
To fix CVE-2023-48297, upgrade to version 3.1.4 or later, or to beta version 3.2.0.beta5 or later.
What software does CVE-2023-48297 affect?
CVE-2023-48297 affects Discourse versions prior to 3.1.4 and beta versions before 3.2.0.beta5.
What does CVE-2023-48297 involve?
CVE-2023-48297 involves the message serializer in Discourse which can potentially handle too many expanded chat mentions.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2023-48297?
As of now, there are no publicly known exploits for CVE-2023-48297, but it's recommended to apply patches promptly.
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