CVE-2022-41921

LOW

Discourse < 2.9.0 - Improper Input Validation

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Description

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.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 3.5
EPSS 0.0030
EPSS Percentile 53.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-770 CWE-20
Status published
Products (2)
discourse/discourse 2.9.0 beta1 (12 CPE variants)
discourse/discourse < 2.9.0
Published Nov 28, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026