CVE-2026-33408
LOWDiscourse has Improper Authorization in "Post Edits" Report For Moderators
Title source: cnaDescription
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2, moderators were able to see the first 40 characters of post edits in PMs and private categories. Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. No known workarounds are available.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
X_Refsource_Confirm x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-wf9r-386h-g29c
X_Refsource_Misc x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/3bf3793a708662716c0a4eaf64ae091abe71ab4c
X_Refsource_Misc x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/473288219e93cd17576cf15e4f0b9e388a31d0c1
X_Refsource_Misc x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/62721429d4402505d21280bcbe5894032447d800
Scores
CVSS v3
2.2
EPSS
0.0028
EPSS Percentile
19.2%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-862
Status
published
Products (5)
discourse/discourse
2026.3.0
discourse/discourse
2026.1.0 - 2026.1.2
discourse/discourse
= 2026.3.0-latest
discourse/discourse
>= 2026.1.0-latest, < 2026.1.2
discourse/discourse
>= 2026.2.0-latest, < 2026.2.1
Published
Mar 19, 2026
Tracked Since
Mar 20, 2026