CVE-2024-53994: Potential bypass of chat permissions in Discourse
First published: Tue Feb 04 2025(Updated: )
Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions users who disable chat in preferences could still be reachable in some cases. This problem has been patched in the latest version of Discourse. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should disable the chat plugin within site settings.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse Discourse |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53994?
CVE-2024-53994 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability that affects user privacy in Discourse.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53994?
To fix CVE-2024-53994, upgrade to the latest version of Discourse where the vulnerability has been patched.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-53994?
Users of Discourse who have disabled chat in their preferences but can still be reached are affected by CVE-2024-53994.
What versions of Discourse are vulnerable to CVE-2024-53994?
All versions of Discourse prior to the latest release containing the fix for CVE-2024-53994 are considered vulnerable.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-53994 if I cannot upgrade?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-53994, so users are strongly advised to upgrade their Discourse installation.
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