#VU103649 Path traversal in Discourse - CVE-2025-22601

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#VU103649 Path traversal in Discourse - CVE-2025-22601

Published: February 5, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU103649
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22601
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Discourse
Software vendor:
Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can trick a victim to make changes to their own username via specially crafted link using the activate-account route.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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