CVE-2026-26979

LOW

Discourse <2025.12.2 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0, TL4 users are able to close, archive and pin topics in private categories they don't have access to. Versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0 patch the issue. No known workarounds are available.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 2.7
EPSS 0.0005
EPSS Percentile 15.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-862
Status published
Products (2)
discourse/discourse 2026.2.0
discourse/discourse < 2025.12.0
Published Feb 26, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 27, 2026