CVE-2026-33426 LOW

CVE-2026-33426: Discourse users can edit or synonymize hidden tags they can't see

Vendor Discourse
Product discourse
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published March 20, 2026
Last update March 24, 2026

CVSS base score

3.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/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, users with tag-editing permissions could edit and create synonyms for tags hidden in restricted tag groups, even if they lacked visibility into those tags. 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

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