CVE-2026-33408 LOW

CVE-2026-33408: Discourse has Improper Authorization in "Post Edits" Report For Moderators

Vendor Discourse
Product discourse
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published March 19, 2026
Last update March 20, 2026
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CVSS base score

2.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A: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 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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 19, 2026 CVE published
March 20, 2026 Record updated

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