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Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. No known workarounds are available.
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
Passive
Minimal interaction
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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2026.1.0
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2026.1.2
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Discourse Discourse
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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2026.2.0
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2026.2.1
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Discourse Discourse
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2026.3.0:*:*:*:latest:*:*:*
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