CVE-2025-22601: Client Side Path Traversal using activate account route in Discourse
First published: Tue Feb 04 2025(Updated: )
Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions an attacker can trick a target user to make changes to their own username via carefully crafted link using the `activate-account` route. This problem has been patched in the latest version of Discourse. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
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-2025-22601?
CVE-2025-22601 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22601?
To fix CVE-2025-22601, update Discourse to the latest patched version.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-22601?
Users of Discourse versions prior to the security patch are affected by CVE-2025-22601.
What type of attack is CVE-2025-22601 associated with?
CVE-2025-22601 is associated with social engineering attacks where an attacker manipulates users to change their own usernames.
What is the impact of CVE-2025-22601?
The impact of CVE-2025-22601 allows an attacker to change a victim's username on the Discourse platform.
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