CVE-2024-49765: Bypass of Discourse Connect using other login paths if enabled in Discourse

Published Dec 19, 2024
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Updated

Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. Sites that are using discourse connect but still have local logins enabled could allow attackers to bypass discourse connect to create accounts and login. This problem is patched in the latest version of Discourse. Users unable to upgrade who are using discourse connect may disable all other login methods as a workaround.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Discourse Discourse
Discourse Discourse<3.3.3
Discourse Discourse<3.4.0
Discourse Discourse=3.4.0-beta1
Discourse Discourse=3.4.0-beta2
Discourse Discourse=3.4.0-beta3

Event History

Dec 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49765?

The severity of CVE-2024-49765 is classified as high due to the potential for attackers to bypass authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-49765?

To fix CVE-2024-49765, update to the latest version of Discourse that includes the security patch.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-49765?

CVE-2024-49765 affects installations of Discourse that have local logins enabled while using Discourse connect.

4

Can CVE-2024-49765 lead to unauthorized account creation?

Yes, CVE-2024-49765 allows attackers to create accounts and log in without proper authorization.

5

Is CVE-2024-49765 a known vulnerability in recent Discourse versions?

Yes, CVE-2024-49765 is known and has been addressed in the most recent updates of Discourse.

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