Discourse
CVE-2026-33408
LOW
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:H/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
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionGitHub Advisory
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.
AnalysisAI
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862).
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for patches. Apply mitigations such as network segmentation, access restrictions, and monitoring.
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Same weakness CWE-862 – Missing Authorization
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