How severe is CVE-2024-53994?

CVE-2024-53994 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-53994 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53994?

CVE-2024-53994 primarily affects Discourse. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53994?

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

Does CVE-2024-53994 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53994 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52231.

When was CVE-2024-53994 published?

CVE-2024-53994 was published on 2025-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53994

CVE-2024-53994 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Discourse with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52231
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Discourse
Published: 2025-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions users who disable chat in preferences could still be reachable in some cases. This problem has been patched in the latest version of Discourse. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should disable the chat plugin within site settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53994?: Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. In affected versions users who disable chat in preferences could still be reachable in some cases. This problem has been patched in the latest version of Discourse. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should disable the chat plugin within site settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-53994?: CVE-2024-53994 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-53994 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-53994?: CVE-2024-53994 primarily affects Discourse. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53994?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-53994 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53994 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52231.
When was CVE-2024-53994 published?: CVE-2024-53994 was published on 2025-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-mrpw-gwj7-98r6

Affected products (5)

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:*:*:*

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