CVE-2025-24972 (GCVE-0-2025-24972)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-03-26 14:15 – Updated: 2025-03-26 18:25
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Summary
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions `3.3.4` on the `stable` branch and `3.4.0.beta5` on the `beta` branch, in specific circumstances, users could be added to group direct messages despite disabling direct messaging in their preferences. Versions `3.3.4` and `3.4.0.beta5` contain a patch for the issue. A workaround is available. If a user disables chat in their preferences then they cannot be added to new group chats.
Severity ?
4.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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discourse discourse Affected: < 3.3.4
Affected: >= 3.4.0.beta1, < 3.4.0.beta5
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