CVE-2025-48954 (GCVE-0-2025-48954)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-06-25 14:02 – Updated: 2025-06-25 14:19
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Summary
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Versions prior to 3.5.0.beta6 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting when the content security policy isn't enabled when using social logins. Version 3.5.0.beta6 patches the issue. As a workaround, have the content security policy enabled.
Severity ?
8.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
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discourse discourse Affected: < 3.5.0.beta6
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