CVE 5.3 MEDIUM

Discourse: Hidden group names and access metadata are exposed to moderators through the `category-chatables` endpoint_CVE-2026-33300

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, an authorization bypass in the Category Chatables Controller show action allowed moderators to get information on hidden groups names and user count. This issue has been patched in versions 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0.

Basic Information

ID CVE-2026-33300
Source GitHub_M
Published Mar 31, 2026 at 17:42
Modified Apr 1, 2026 at 18:34

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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