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CVE-2023-36466

3.5 · LOW

Discourse is an open source discussion platform.

Published Jul 14, 2023CWE-20EPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2023-36466 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 14, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. When editing a topic, there is a vulnerability that enables a user to bypass the topic title validations for things like title length, number of emojis in title and blank topic titles. The issue is patched in the latest stable, beta and tests-passed version of Discourse.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-4hjh-wg43-p932GitHubgithub.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-4hjh-wg43-p932

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36466?

CVE-2023-36466 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 14, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2023-36466?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-36466?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-36466?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-36466 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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