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, a user may be able to purchase a lower tier subscription but grant themselves the benefits that comes along with a higher tier subscription. 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
High
Difficult to exploit
Attack Requirements
Present
Additional conditions required
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 3
| 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
|
2026.1.3
|
|
Discourse Discourse
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:*:*:*:*:latest:*:*:*
|
2026.2.0
|
2026.2.2
|
|
Discourse Discourse
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2026.3.0:*:*:*:latest.1:*:*:*
|
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