CVE-2024-36113: discourse Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.2.3 on the `stable` branch, version 3.3.0.beta3 on the `beta` branch, and version 3.3.0.beta4-dev on the `tests-passed` branch, a rogue staff user could suspend other staff users preventing them from logging in to the site. The issue is patched in version 3.2.3 on the `stable` branch, version 3.3.0.beta3 on the `beta` branch, and version 3.3.0.beta4-dev on the `tests-passed` branch. No known workarounds are available.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
discourse	discourse	< 3.2.3
discourse	discourse	< 3.3.0
discourse	discourse	All
discourse	discourse	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/8470546f59b04bd82ce9b711406758fd5439936d https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/9c4a5f39d3ad351410a1453ff5e5f7ffce17cd7e https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/8470546f59b04bd82ce9b711406758fd5439936d https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/9c4a5f39d3ad351410a1453ff5e5f7ffce17cd7e

Other References

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-3w3f-76p7-3c4g https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-3w3f-76p7-3c4g

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36113? +

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.2.3 on the `stable` branch, version 3.3.0.beta3 on the `beta` branch, and version 3.3.0.beta4-dev on the `tests-passed` branch, a rogue staff user could suspend other staff users preventing them from logging in to the site. The issue is patched in version 3.2.3 on the `stable` branch, version 3.3.0.beta3 on the `beta` branch, and version 3.3.0.beta4-dev on the `tests-passed` branch. No known workarounds are available. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-36113? +

CVE-2024-36113 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36113? +

CVE-2024-36113 affects products from discourse, specifically: discourse. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36113? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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