#VU98057 Improper access control in Discourse - CVE-2024-45051

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#VU98057 Improper access control in Discourse - CVE-2024-45051

Published: October 7, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98057
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45051
CWE-ID: CWE-284
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 gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper email address validation within encoded email addresses. A remote attacker can use specially crafted email address bypass domain-based restrictions and gain access to private sites, categories and/or groups.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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