What is the severity of CVE-2024-28242?

CVE-2024-28242 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28242?

To fix CVE-2024-28242, users should upgrade to the latest stable, beta, or tests-passed version of Discourse.

What versions of Discourse are affected by CVE-2024-28242?

CVE-2024-28242 affects all versions of Discourse prior to the latest stable, beta, and tests-passed versions.

What kind of information can an attacker gain from CVE-2024-28242?

An attacker can learn the existence of secret categories in Discourse when they have backgrounds set.

Is CVE-2024-28242 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2024-28242 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited without physical access to the system.

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CVE-2024-28242

medium

5.3

CWE

200

EPSS

0.043%

15/3/2024

26/8/2024

CVE-2024-28242: Disclosure of the existence of secret categories with custom backgrounds in Discourse

First published: Fri Mar 15 2024(Updated: )

Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions an attacker can learn that secret categories exist when they have backgrounds set. The issue is patched in the latest stable, beta and tests-passed version of Discourse. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should temporarily remove category backgrounds.

Credit: security-advisories@github.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28242?
CVE-2024-28242 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28242?
To fix CVE-2024-28242, users should upgrade to the latest stable, beta, or tests-passed version of Discourse.
What versions of Discourse are affected by CVE-2024-28242?
CVE-2024-28242 affects all versions of Discourse prior to the latest stable, beta, and tests-passed versions.
What kind of information can an attacker gain from CVE-2024-28242?
An attacker can learn the existence of secret categories in Discourse when they have backgrounds set.
Is CVE-2024-28242 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2024-28242 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited without physical access to the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28242?
CVE-2024-28242 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28242?
To fix CVE-2024-28242, users should upgrade to the latest stable, beta, or tests-passed version of Discourse.
What versions of Discourse are affected by CVE-2024-28242?
CVE-2024-28242 affects all versions of Discourse prior to the latest stable, beta, and tests-passed versions.
What kind of information can an attacker gain from CVE-2024-28242?
An attacker can learn the existence of secret categories in Discourse when they have backgrounds set.
Is CVE-2024-28242 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2024-28242 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited without physical access to the system.