CVE-2024-26145: Uninvited user is able to join and mark the attendance of the the private event
First published: Wed Feb 21 2024(Updated: )
Discourse Calendar adds the ability to create a dynamic calendar in the first post of a topic on Discourse. Uninvited users are able to gain access to private events by crafting a request to update their attendance. This problem is resolved in commit dfc4fa15f340189f177a1d1ab2cc94ffed3c1190. As a workaround, one may use post visibility to limit access.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse Calendar plugin | <2024-02-21 | |
| Discourse Calendar plugin |
Remedy
https://github.com/discourse/discourse-calendar/commit/dfc4fa15f340189f177a1d1ab2cc94ffed3c1190
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26145?
CVE-2024-26145 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on private event access.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26145?
To address CVE-2024-26145, update the Discourse Calendar plugin to a version released after February 21, 2024.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-26145?
CVE-2024-26145 is a security vulnerability that allows uninvited users to access private events in Discourse.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-26145?
CVE-2024-26145 affects users utilizing the Discourse Calendar plugin prior to the specified fixed version.
What components are impacted by CVE-2024-26145?
The impacted component is the Discourse Calendar plugin within the Discourse platform.
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