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.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-9c7p-fqc5-c24f | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
02 Mar 2026, 21:34
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| References | () https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-9c7p-fqc5-c24f - Vendor Advisory | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2026.2.0:*:*:*:latest:*:*:* |
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| First Time |
Discourse
Discourse discourse |
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| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 2.7 |
27 Feb 2026, 14:06
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| Summary |
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26 Feb 2026, 20:31
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-02-26 20:31
Updated : 2026-03-02 21:34
NVD link : CVE-2026-26979
Mitre link : CVE-2026-26979
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-26979
JSON object : View
Products Affected
discourse
- discourse
CWE
CWE-862
Missing Authorization
