How severe is CVE-2023-49098?

CVE-2023-49098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-49098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49098?

CVE-2023-49098 affects Discourse Discourse Reactions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49098?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-49098 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49098 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53107.

When was CVE-2023-49098 published?

CVE-2023-49098 was published on 2024-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49098

CVE-2023-49098 is a low-severity vulnerability in Discourse Discourse Reactions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53107
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Discourse Discourse Reactions
Published: 2024-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Discourse-reactions is a plugin that allows user to add their reactions to the post. Data about a user's reaction notifications could be exposed. This vulnerability was patched in commit 2c26939.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49098?: Discourse-reactions is a plugin that allows user to add their reactions to the post. Data about a user's reaction notifications could be exposed. This vulnerability was patched in commit 2c26939.
How severe is CVE-2023-49098?: CVE-2023-49098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-49098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49098?: CVE-2023-49098 affects Discourse Discourse Reactions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49098?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-49098 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49098 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53107.
When was CVE-2023-49098 published?: CVE-2023-49098 was published on 2024-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse_reactions:*:*:*:*:*:discourse:*:*

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