CVE 5.3 MEDIUM

Discourse: Missing post-level authorization allows whisper metadata disclosure_CVE-2026-32620

5.3 / 10
MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. From versions 2026.1.0-latest to before 2026.1.3, 2026.2.0-latest to before 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0-latest to before 2026.3.0, non-staff users could access read receipt information for staff-only posts they weren't supposed to see. No post content was exposed, only metadata about who read the post and when. This issue has been patched in versions 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0.

Basic Information

ID CVE-2026-32620
Source GitHub_M
Published Mar 31, 2026 at 17:41
Modified Apr 1, 2026 at 13:48

Affected Product

Vendor discourse
Product discourse
Version >= 2026.1.0-latest, < 2026.1.3
Affected Versions discourse discourse >= 2026.1.0-latest, < 2026.1.3
discourse discourse >= 2026.2.0-latest, < 2026.2.2
discourse discourse >= 2026.3.0-latest, < 2026.3.0

CWE Classification

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