CVE-2024-31219: Discourse-reactions' reaction data and public topic whisper content exposed on reactions given user activity page

Published Apr 15, 2024
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Updated

Discourse-reactions is a plugin that allows user to add their reactions to the post. When whispers are enabled on a site via whispersallowedgroups and reactions are made on whispers on public topics, the contents of the whisper and the reaction data are shown on the /u/:username/activity/reactions endpoint.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Discourse reactions

Event History

Apr 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31219?

CVE-2024-31219 has a medium severity rating due to the exposure of private content.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-31219?

To fix CVE-2024-31219, ensure that whispers are only allowed in appropriate groups and modify plugin settings to restrict reactions on whispers.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-31219?

CVE-2024-31219 affects the Discourse Reactions plugin when whispers are enabled on a Discourse forum.

4

What data is exposed in CVE-2024-31219?

CVE-2024-31219 exposes the contents of whispers and associated reaction data on public topics.

5

Is CVE-2024-31219 a code execution vulnerability?

No, CVE-2024-31219 is not a code execution vulnerability; it involves data exposure.

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