CVE-2022-36068
moderate-risk
Published 2022-09-29
Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In versions prior to 2.8.9 on the `stable` branch and prior to 2.9.0.beta10 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, a moderator can create new and edit existing themes by using the API when they should not be able to do so. The problem is patched in version 2.8.9 on the `stable` branch and version 2.9.0.beta10 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. There are no known workarounds.
Do I need to act?
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0.36% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.2/10
High
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (10)
Affected Vendors
References (6)
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-6crr-3662-263q
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-6crr-3662-263q
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
26/34 · High
Exploitability
1/34 · Minimal
Exposure
16/34 · Moderate