CVE-2026-33428

Summary

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2, a non-staff user with elevated group membership could access deleted posts belonging to any user due to an overly broad authorization check on the deleted posts index endpoint. Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. No known workarounds are available.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
discoursediscourse= 2026.3.0-latestaffected
discoursediscourse>= 2026.2.0-latest, < 2026.2.1affected
discoursediscourse>= 2026.1.0-latest, < 2026.1.2affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-863: CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: yes
    • Technical Impact: partial

References