CVE-2023-23624

MEDIUM

Discourse < 3.0.1 - Information Disclosure

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.0.1 on the `stable` branch and version 3.1.0.beta2 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, someone can use the `exclude_tag param` to filter out topics and deduce which ones were using a specific hidden tag. This affects any Discourse site using hidden tags in public categories. This issue is patched in version 3.0.1 on the `stable` branch and version 3.1.0.beta2 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. As a workaround, secure any categories that are using hidden tags, change any existing hidden tags to not include private data, or remove any hidden tags currently in use.

Scores

CVSS v3 4.3
EPSS 0.0026
EPSS Percentile 49.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-200
Status published
Products (5)
discourse/discourse 1.1.0 beta1 (9 CPE variants)
discourse/discourse 1.2.0 beta1 (9 CPE variants)
discourse/discourse 1.3.0 beta1 (11 CPE variants)
discourse/discourse 1.4.0 beta1 (12 CPE variants)
discourse/discourse 1.5.0 beta1 (9 CPE variants)
Published Jan 28, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026