Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU77505

Incorrect authorization in Discourse - CVE-2023-32061

Published: June 19, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU77505

CSH Severity: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32061

CWE-ID: CWE-863

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 attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to lack of restrictions on the iFrame tag. A remote attacker can hide subsequent comments from other users.

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