CVE-2025-24972

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions `3.3.4` on the `stable` branch and `3.4.0.beta5` on the `beta` branch, in specific circumstances, users could be added to group direct messages despite disabling direct messaging in their preferences. Versions `3.3.4` and `3.4.0.beta5` contain a patch for the issue. A workaround is available. If a user disables chat in their preferences then they cannot be added to new group chats.

CVSS v3 4.3 MEDIUM

4.3^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-4p63-qw6g-4mv2	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:::::stable:::*
	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:::::beta:::*
	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:3.4.0:beta1:::beta:::*
	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:3.4.0:beta2:::beta:::*
	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:3.4.0:beta3:::beta:::*
	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:3.4.0:beta4:::beta:::*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-03-26 15:16

Updated : 2025-08-25 17:06

NVD link : CVE-2025-24972

Mitre link : CVE-2025-24972

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-24972

JSON object : View

Products Affected

discourse

discourse

CWE

CWE-862

Missing Authorization

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