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Discourse EUVD-2026-13194

| CVE-2026-27740 MEDIUM
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-03-19 security-advisories@github.com
6.1
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
6.1 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Patch available
Apr 16, 2026 - 05:29 EUVD
2026.1.2,2026.2.1
EUVD ID Assigned
Mar 19, 2026 - 21:30 euvd
EUVD-2026-13194
Analysis Generated
Mar 19, 2026 - 21:30 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 19, 2026 - 21:17 nvd
MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Versions prior to 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 have a cross-site scripting vulnerability that arises because the system trusts the raw output from an AI Large Language Model (LLM) and renders it using htmlSafe in the Review Queue interface without adequate sanitization. A malicious attacker can use valid Prompt Injection techniques to force the AI to return a malicious payload (e.g., tags). When a Staff member (Admin/Moderator) views the flagged post in the Review Queue, the payload executes. Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. As a workaround, temporarily disable AI triage automation scripts.

AnalysisAI

Cross-site scripting in Discourse's Review Queue interface allows remote attackers to inject malicious payloads through prompt injection attacks against the AI triage system, which renders unsanitized LLM output to staff members. When administrators or moderators view flagged posts, the injected payload executes in their browser context, potentially compromising their sessions or performing unauthorized actions. …

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Risk Assessment Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, deface content, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker injects a JavaScript payload into a vulnerable input field. When another user views the page, the script executes in their browser, stealing their session token.
Remediation Encode all user-supplied output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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