Headline
CVE-2022-41921: Chat messages should have a maximum character limit
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to version 2.9.0.beta13, users can post chat messages of an unlimited length, which can cause a denial of service for other users when posting huge amounts of text. Users should upgrade to version 2.9.0.beta13, where a limit has been introduced. No known workarounds are available.
Low
jomaxro published GHSA-mfh7-6cv6-qccc
Nov 28, 2022
Package
Discourse (Discourse)
Affected versions
beta <= 2.9.0.beta12; tests-passed <= 2.9.0.beta12
Patched versions
beta >= 2.9.0.beta13; tests-passed >= 2.9.0.beta13
Description
Impact
Users can post chat messages of an unlimited length, which can cause a denial of service for other users when posting huge amounts of text.
Patches
Users should upgrade to the latest version where a limit has been introduced.
Workarounds
No workarounds available.
Severity
CVSS base metrics
User interaction
Required
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weaknesses