#VU93790 Improper Authorization in Discourse - CVE-2024-36113

 

#VU93790 Improper Authorization in Discourse - CVE-2024-36113

Published: July 4, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU93790
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36113
CWE-ID: CWE-285
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 user to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in global search. A remote administrator can suspend other staff users preventing them from logging in to the site.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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