CVE-2024-35227: Discourse vulnerable to DoS through Onebox

Published Jul 3, 2024
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Updated

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.2.3 on the stable branch and version 3.3.0.beta3 on the tests-passed branch, Oneboxing against a carefully crafted malicious URL can reduce the availability of a Discourse instance. The problem has been patched in version 3.2.3 on the stable branch and version 3.3.0.beta3 on the tests-passed branch. There are no known workarounds available for this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Discourse Discourse<3.2.3, <3.3.0.beta3
Discourse Discourse<=3.2.2

Event History

Jul 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35227?

CVE-2024-35227 has a severity rating that indicates it can reduce the availability of a Discourse instance.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35227?

To fix CVE-2024-35227, upgrade to Discourse version 3.2.3 or later on the stable branch or 3.3.0.beta3 on the tests-passed branch.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2024-35227?

The impact of CVE-2024-35227 is that it allows oneboxing against a malicious URL, which can disrupt the availability of the Discourse platform.

4

Which versions of Discourse are affected by CVE-2024-35227?

CVE-2024-35227 affects Discourse versions prior to 3.2.3 on the stable branch and 3.3.0.beta3 on the tests-passed branch.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-35227?

Yes, a patch for CVE-2024-35227 has been implemented in the subsequent Discourse releases.

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