Is CVE-2023-47121 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-47121 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-47121 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-47121 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-47121?

CVE-2023-47121 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-47121

CWE-918Published: November 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Discourse versions prior to 3.1.3 and 3.2.0.beta3 are susceptible to server-side request forgery (SSRF) via the embedding feature. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to force the server to make unauthorized requests.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to Discourse 3.1.3 or 3.2.0.beta3, or disable the Embedding feature as a temporary workaround.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-47121 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.