CVE-2026-32620

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. From versions 2026.1.0-latest to before 2026.1.3, 2026.2.0-latest to before 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0-latest to before 2026.3.0, non-staff users could access read receipt information for staff-only posts they weren't supposed to see. No post content was exposed, only metadata about who read the post and when. This issue has been patched in versions 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0.

CVSS v3 4.3 MEDIUM

4.3^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/bf8dbf6155ae483245d42a0164181bc226af674d	Patch
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-xgg2-vwr6-2c65	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:::::latest:::*
	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:::::latest:::*
	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2026.3.0::::latest:::
	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2026.3.0::::latest.1:::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-31 18:16

Updated : 2026-07-24 20:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-32620

Mitre link : CVE-2026-32620

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-32620

JSON object : View

Products Affected

discourse

discourse

CWE

CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

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