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CVE-2023-23616 Detail

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 3.0.1 on the `stable` branch and 3.1.0.beta2 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, when submitting a membership request, there is no character limit for the reason provided with the request. This could potentially allow a user to flood the database with a large amount of data. However it is unlikely this could be used as part of a DoS attack, as the paths reading back the reasons are only available to administrators. Starting in version 3.0.1 on the `stable` branch and 3.1.0.beta2 on the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, a limit of 280 characters has been introduced for membership requests.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/3e0cc4a5d9ef44ad902f6985d046ebb32f0a14ee Patch  Third Party Advisory 
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/3e0cc4a5d9ef44ad902f6985d046ebb32f0a14ee Patch  Third Party Advisory 
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/d5745d34c20c31a221039d8913f33064433003ea Patch  Third Party Advisory 
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/d5745d34c20c31a221039d8913f33064433003ea Patch  Third Party Advisory 
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/19993 Patch  Third Party Advisory 
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/19993 Patch  Third Party Advisory 
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-6xff-p329-9pgf Third Party Advisory 
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-6xff-p329-9pgf Third Party Advisory 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption GitHub, Inc.  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2023-23616
NVD Published Date:
01/27/2023
NVD Last Modified:
11/21/2024
Source:
GitHub, Inc.