VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2023-40588

CVSS score6.5 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.62%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2023-09-15
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.1.1 of the `stable` branch and version 3.2.0.beta1 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, a malicious user could add a 2FA or security key with a carefully crafted name to their account and cause a denial of service for other users. The issue is patched in version 3.1.1 of the `stable` branch and version 3.2.0.beta1 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. There are no known workarounds.

Weakness classification

  • security-advisories@github.com: CWE-770

Primary references