CVE-2025-24972 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-24972: Discourse may bypass user preference when adding users to chat groups

Vendor Discourse
Product discourse
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published March 26, 2025
Last update March 26, 2025
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 26, 2025 CVE published
March 26, 2025 Record updated

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