Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-41921
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 2.9.0.beta13, users can post chat messages of an unlimited length, which can cause a denial of service for other users when posting huge amounts of text. Users should upgrade to version 2.9.0.beta13, where a limit has been introduced. No known workarounds are available.
Vulnerability category: Input validationDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2022-41921
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta11:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2.9.0:beta12:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-41921
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 13 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-41921
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:N/A:L |
2.8
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1.4
|
NIST | |
3.5
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LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L |
2.1
|
1.4
|
GitHub, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-41921
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: security-advisories@github.com (Secondary)
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The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-41921
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https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/3de765c89524a526ce611e11468d758a471a933f
SECURITY: Limit chat message char length (#19207) · discourse/discourse@3de765c · GitHubPatch;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-mfh7-6cv6-qccc
Chat messages should have a maximum character limit · Advisory · discourse/discourse · GitHubThird Party Advisory
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