CVE-2026-33251
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CVE-2026-33251 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2, an authorization bypass vulnerability in hidden Solved topics may allow unauthorized users to accept or unaccept solutions. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2, an authorization bypass vulnerability in hidden Solved topics may allow unauthorized users to accept or unaccept solutions. Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. As a workaround, ensure only trusted users are part of the Site Setting for accept_all_solutions_allowed_groups.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Discourse | >= 2026.1.0, < 2026.1.2 |
| Discourse | Discourse | >= 2026.2.0, < 2026.2.1 |
| Discourse | Discourse | 2026.3.0 |
References
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-vm2x-9h8x-7jxmMitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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