CVE-2025-24972CWE-862

Discourse may bypass user preference when adding users to chat groups

Medium · published March 26, 2025

CVSS v3.1
4.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
30.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
4.3 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00380 · 30.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2025-03-26T14:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAR 14:15Z
    Discourse may bypass user preference when adding users to chat groups
    cvelistv5