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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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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, staged user custom fields and username are exposed on public invite pages without email verification. This issue has been patched in versions 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0.
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Discourse versions 2026.1.0 through 2026.1.2, 2026.2.0 through 2026.2.1, and 2026.3.0-beta expose staged user custom fields and usernames on public invite pages without requiring email verification. An unauthenticated remote attacker can enumerate user information and custom field data by accessing public invitation links, potentially gathering sensitive user attributes before account activation. …
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| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L) reflects low confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability risk-only sensitive data disclosure. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An attacker obtains or guesses a public invite URL (e.g., through enumeration or if shared in a forum thread). The attacker navigates to the invite page and inspects the HTML source or intercepts the JSON response, revealing the staged user's username, email address, and any custom field values attached to the account. … |
| Remediation | Vendor-released patch: upgrade to Discourse 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2, or 2026.3.0 or later. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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