CVE-2022-46159
Any authenticated Discourse user can create an unlisted topic
Description
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. In version 2.8.13 and prior on the `stable` branch and version 2.9.0.beta14 and prior on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, any authenticated user can create an unlisted topic. These topics, which are not readily available to other users, can take up unnecessary site resources. A patch for this issue is available in the `main` branch of Discourse. There are no known workarounds available.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 2, 2022, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 7:30 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-46159.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/0ce38bd7bce862db251b882613ab7053ca777382 | Patch Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-qf99-xpx6-hgxp | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/0ce38bd7bce862db251b882613ab7053ca777382 | Patch Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-qf99-xpx6-hgxp | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-46159 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-46159
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2022-46159 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2022-46159 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/0ce38bd7bce862db251b882613ab7053ca777382 Added Reference https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-qf99-xpx6-hgxp -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. In version 2.8.13 and prior on the `stable` branch and version 2.9.0.beta14 and prior on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, any authenticated user can create an unlisted topic. These topics, which are not readily available to other users, can take up unnecessary site resources. A patch for this issue is available in the `main` branch of Discourse. There are no known workarounds available. Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. In version 2.8.13 and prior on the `stable` branch and version 2.9.0.beta14 and prior on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, any authenticated user can create an unlisted topic. These topics, which are not readily available to other users, can take up unnecessary site resources. A patch for this issue is available in the `main` branch of Discourse. There are no known workarounds available. -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 05, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Changed Reference Type https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/0ce38bd7bce862db251b882613ab7053ca777382 No Types Assigned https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/0ce38bd7bce862db251b882613ab7053ca777382 Patch, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-qf99-xpx6-hgxp No Types Assigned https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-qf99-xpx6-hgxp Third Party Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.8.13 *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta10:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta11:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta12:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta13:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta14:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta7:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta8:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 4.3
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.06 }} 0.01%
score
0.19161
percentile