CVE-2026-33425
MEDIUMDiscourse has inferable private group membership or existence via exclude_groups parameter
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, unauthenticated users can determine whether a specific user is a member of a private group by observing changes in directory results when using the `exclude_groups` parameter. Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. As a workaround, disable public access to the user directory via Admin → Settings → hide user profiles from public.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
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https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-r6rh-xvf5-r5f2
Scores
CVSS v3
5.3
EPSS
0.0021
EPSS Percentile
10.7%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-203
CWE-639
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 21, 2026
Tracked Since
Mar 21, 2026