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.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 4
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Discourse Discourse
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:*:*:*:*:latest:*:*:*
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2026.1.0
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2026.1.3
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Discourse Discourse
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:*:*:*:*:latest:*:*:*
|
2026.2.0
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2026.2.2
|
|
Discourse Discourse
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2026.3.0:*:*:*:latest:*:*:*
|
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Discourse Discourse
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2026.3.0:*:*:*:latest.1:*:*:*
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