CVE-2026-33291 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-33291: Discourse user can create Zendesk tickets even when it does not have access to topic

Vendor Discourse
Product discourse
Weakness CWE-863 · Incorrect authorization
Published March 20, 2026
Last update March 24, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction —
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2, moderators can create Zendesk tickets for topics they do not have access to view. This affects all forums that use the Zendesk plugin. Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. No known workarounds are available.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 20, 2026 CVE published
March 24, 2026 Record updated