CVE-2024-56197
CVE-2024-56197 is a low-severity vulnerability in Discourse with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53000
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Discourse
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. PM titles and metadata can be read by other users when the "PM tags allowed for groups" option is enabled, the other user is a member of a group added to this option, and the PM has been tagged. This issue has been patched in the latest `stable`, `beta` and `tests-passed` versions of Discourse. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should remove all groups from the the "PM tags allowed for groups" option.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-56197?
- Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. PM titles and metadata can be read by other users when the "PM tags allowed for groups" option is enabled, the other user is a member of a group added to this option, and the PM has been tagged. This issue has been patched in the latest `stable`, `beta` and `tests-passed` versions of Discourse. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should remove all groups from the the "PM tags allowed for groups" option.
- How severe is CVE-2024-56197?
- CVE-2024-56197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-56197 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-56197?
- CVE-2024-56197 primarily affects Discourse. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-56197?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-56197 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-56197 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53000.
- When was CVE-2024-56197 published?
- CVE-2024-56197 was published on 2025-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (6)
- 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:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:3.4.0:beta4:*:*:beta:*:*:*
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