CVE-2022-46159

MEDIUM

Discourse <2.8.13 & <2.9.0.beta14 - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. In version 2.8.13 and prior on the `stable` branch and version 2.9.0.beta14 and prior on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, any authenticated user can create an unlisted topic. These topics, which are not readily available to other users, can take up unnecessary site resources. A patch for this issue is available in the `main` branch of Discourse. There are no known workarounds available.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 4.3
EPSS 0.0036
EPSS Percentile 58.3%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-770
Status published
Products (2)
discourse/discourse 2.9.0 beta1 (13 CPE variants)
discourse/discourse < 2.8.13
Published Dec 02, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026