CVE-2026-26979

Summary

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0, TL4 users are able to close, archive and pin topics in private categories they don't have access to. Versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0 patch the issue. No known workarounds are available.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
discoursediscourse< 2025.12.2affected
discoursediscourse>= 2026.1.0-latest, < 2026.1.1affected
discoursediscourse>= 2026.2.0-latest, < 2026.2.0affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-862: CWE-862: Missing Authorization

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

References