VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2023-41042
CVSS score4.9 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.61%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2023-09-15
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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, importing a remote theme loads their assets into memory without enforcing limits for file size or number of files. 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
- CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Primary references
- security-advisories@github.com — Third Party Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory