Discourse
CVE-2026-33394
LOW
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2021 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V4 - Access Control Authorization enforcement, RBAC validation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | Exposed information (credentials, internal paths, user data, configuration) can be leveraged for further attacks or regulatory violations. With a CVSS score of 2.7 (LOW), this represents a low risk. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker triggers error conditions or accesses improperly protected endpoints to extract sensitive internal information from the application. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 19, 2026
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform.
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RemediationAI
Implement proper access controls. Sanitize error messages in production. Review logging practices to avoid capturing sensitive data.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Information disclosure occurs when an application inadvertently reveals sensitive data to unauthorized actors through error messages, logs, or improper access controls. This vulnerability is classified as Information Exposure (CWE-200).
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
DescriptionGitHub Advisory
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2, the Post Edits admin report (/admin/reports/post_edits) leaked the first 40 characters of raw post content from private messages and secure categories to moderators who shouldn't have access. Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. No known workarounds are available.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-33394 is a low-severity vulnerability in Discourse involving information exposure (CVSS 2.7). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation. Apply vendor updates when available as part of routine maintenance.
Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard information disclosure mitigations apply if patching is delayed.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory
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