Discourse is an option source discussion platform. Prior to version 2.8.14 on the `stable` branch and version 3.0.0.beta16 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, tag descriptions, which can be updated by moderators, can be used for cross-site scripting attacks. This vulnerability can lead to a full XSS on sites which have modified or disabled Discourse’s default Content Security Policy. Versions 2.8.14 and 3.0.0.beta16 contain a patch.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required High
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality Impact High
Integrity Impact High
Availability Impact High
User Interaction Required
No CVSS v3.0
No CVSS v2
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
Exploitation none
Automatable no
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: GitHub_M
Published:
Updated: 2025-03-10T21:31:40.480Z
Reserved: 2022-12-29T03:00:40.877Z
Link: CVE-2023-22455

Updated: 2024-08-02T10:13:48.359Z

Status : Modified
Published: 2023-01-05T21:15:09.157
Modified: 2024-11-21T07:44:50.423
Link: CVE-2023-22455

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