Vulnerability identifier: #VU71597
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-400
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Discourse
Web applications /
Forum & blogging software
Vendor: Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not limit the length and number of drafts created by its users. A remote user can cause a denial of service by generating an excessive load on the server via an unlimited number of drafts.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Discourse: 3.0.0
External links
http://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-pwj4-rf62-p224
http://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/5eaf0802398ff06604f03b27a28dd274f2ffa576
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.