Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU70703

Improper access control in Discourse - CVE-2022-46177

Published: January 5, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU70703

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46177

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, Inc.

Affected software:
Discourse

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote administrator to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to the password reset link can lead to in account takeover if user changes to a new email.

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