Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-36068
Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In versions prior to 2.8.9 on the `stable` branch and prior to 2.9.0.beta10 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, a moderator can create new and edit existing themes by using the API when they should not be able to do so. The problem is patched in version 2.8.9 on the `stable` branch and version 2.9.0.beta10 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. There are no known workarounds.
Products affected by CVE-2022-36068
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta8:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta9:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-36068
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 23 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-36068
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
2.8
|
1.4
|
NIST | |
7.2
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.2
|
5.9
|
GitHub, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-36068
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The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.Assigned by: security-advisories@github.com (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-36068
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https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-6crr-3662-263q
Moderators can edit themes via the API · Advisory · discourse/discourse · GitHubThird Party Advisory
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https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/ae1e536e83940d58f1c79b835c75c249121c46b6
SECURITY: moderator shouldn't be able to import a theme via API (#18418) · discourse/discourse@ae1e536 · GitHubPatch;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/18418
SECURITY: moderator shouldn't be able to import a theme via API by CvX · Pull Request #18418 · discourse/discourse · GitHubPatch;Third Party Advisory
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