Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU69693

#VU69693 Improper access control in Discourse - CVE-2022-41944

Published: November 29, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69693

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41944

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 user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can see notifications for topics they no longer have access to.

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