Discourse file upload | CVE-2022-36066
NAME
Discourse file upload
- Platforms Affected:
Discourse Discourse 2.9.0.beta5
Discourse Discourse 2.9.0.beta9 - Risk Level:
9.1 - Exploitability:
Unproven - Consequences:
Gain Access
DESCRIPTION
Discourse could allow a remote authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of archive contents. By sending a specially-crafted HTTP request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious Zip or Gzip Tar archive file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.
CVSS 3.0 Information
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Changed
- Access Vector: Network
- Access Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
MITIGATION
Refer to Discourse GIT Repository for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-grvh-qcpg-hfmv - Reference Link:
https://gist.github.com/Blackh4n/9d8feaf1cfb68f66de17361e85f616d4
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