CVE-2023-47121

What it is

Discourse is an open source platform for community discussion. Prior to version 3.1.3 of the `stable` branch and version 3.2.0.beta3 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches, the embedding feature is susceptible to server side request forgery. The issue is patched in version 3.1.3 of the `stable` branch and version 3.2.0.beta3 of the `beta` and `tests-passed` branches. As a workaround, disable the Embedding feature.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2023-11-10 16:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 06:32 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 3.4 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2023-11-10 16:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 06:32 UTC

Exploit probability

0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-918 · Server-side request forgery

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Discourse < 3.1.3
• Discourse < 3.2.0
• Discourse 3.2.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 3.4

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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