What is the severity of CVE-2025-24972?

CVE-2025-24972 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24972?

To fix CVE-2025-24972, upgrade Discourse to version 3.3.4 or higher on the stable branch or 3.4.0.beta5 on the beta branch.

What impact does CVE-2025-24972 have on users?

CVE-2025-24972 allows users to be added to group direct messages despite their preference to disable direct messaging, potentially compromising user privacy.

Which versions of Discourse are affected by CVE-2025-24972?

CVE-2025-24972 affects Discourse versions prior to 3.3.4 on the stable branch and 3.4.0.beta5 on the beta branch.

How does CVE-2025-24972 affect group direct messaging?

CVE-2025-24972 enables users to receive invitations to group direct messages even when they have disabled direct messaging in their settings.

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CVE-2025-24972

medium

4.3

CWE

862

26/3/2025

27/3/2025

CVE-2025-24972: Discourse may bypass user preference when adding users to chat groups

First published: Wed Mar 26 2025(Updated: )

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions `3.3.4` on the `stable` branch and `3.4.0.beta5` on the `beta` branch, in specific circumstances, users could be added to group direct messages despite disabling direct messaging in their preferences. Versions `3.3.4` and `3.4.0.beta5` contain a patch for the issue. A workaround is available. If a user disables chat in their preferences then they cannot be added to new group chats.

Credit: security-advisories@github.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Discourse	<3.3.4<3.4.0.beta5

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Reference Links

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-4p63-qw6g-4mv2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24972?
CVE-2025-24972 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24972?
To fix CVE-2025-24972, upgrade Discourse to version 3.3.4 or higher on the stable branch or 3.4.0.beta5 on the beta branch.
What impact does CVE-2025-24972 have on users?
CVE-2025-24972 allows users to be added to group direct messages despite their preference to disable direct messaging, potentially compromising user privacy.
Which versions of Discourse are affected by CVE-2025-24972?
CVE-2025-24972 affects Discourse versions prior to 3.3.4 on the stable branch and 3.4.0.beta5 on the beta branch.
How does CVE-2025-24972 affect group direct messaging?
CVE-2025-24972 enables users to receive invitations to group direct messages even when they have disabled direct messaging in their settings.

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