CVE-2026-33408

Published: Mar 20, 2026 Last Modified: Mar 20, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
LOW 2,2
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: high
Privileges Required: high
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: none
Availability: none

Description

AI Translation Available

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2, moderators were able to see the first 40 characters of post edits in PMs and private categories. Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. No known workarounds are available.

862

Missing Authorization

Incomplete
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Access Control Availability
Potential Impacts:
Read Application Data Read Files Or Directories Modify Application Data Modify Files Or Directories Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Bypass Protection Mechanism Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Dos: Resource Consumption (Cpu) Dos: Resource Consumption (Memory) Dos: Resource Consumption (Other)
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML, Database Server, Not Technology-Specific, Web Server
View CWE Details
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/3bf3793a708662716c0a4eaf64ae091ab…
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/473288219e93cd17576cf15e4f0b9e388…
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/62721429d4402505d21280bcbe5894032…
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-wf9r-386h-g29c