CVE-2024-27085: Denial of service through invites in Discourse
First published: Fri Mar 15 2024(Updated: )
Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions users that are allowed to invite others can inject arbitrarily large data in parameters used in the invite route. The problem has been patched in the latest version of Discourse. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should disable invites or restrict access to them using the `invite allowed groups` site setting.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-27085?
CVE-2024-27085 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27085?
To fix CVE-2024-27085, update to the latest version of Discourse where the issue has been patched.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2024-27085?
The risk associated with CVE-2024-27085 includes the potential for users to inject large amounts of data into the invite route, which could lead to denial of service.
Is my Discourse installation affected by CVE-2024-27085?
If you are using an affected version of Discourse that allows user invitations, your installation may be vulnerable to CVE-2024-27085.
What versions of Discourse are affected by CVE-2024-27085?
CVE-2024-27085 affects specific versions of Discourse that permit users to invite others, prior to the patch being applied.
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