CVE-2026-28227

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0, TL4 users can publish topics into staff-only categories via the `publish_to_category` topic timer, bypassing authorization checks. Versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0 patch the issue. No known workarounds are available.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2026.2.0:*:*:*:latest:*:*:*

History

02 Mar 2026, 18:11

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References () https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-m49w-78mh-87jp - () https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-m49w-78mh-87jp - Vendor Advisory
CPE cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2026.2.0:*:*:*:latest:*:*:*
First Time Discourse
Discourse discourse
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 2.7

27 Feb 2026, 14:06

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Summary
  • (es) Discourse es una plataforma de discusión de código abierto. Antes de las versiones 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1 y 2026.2.0, los usuarios TL4 pueden publicar temas en categorías solo para el personal a través del temporizador de temas 'publish_to_category', omitiendo las comprobaciones de autorización. Las versiones 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1 y 2026.2.0 parchean el problema. No se conocen soluciones alternativas disponibles.

26 Feb 2026, 22:20

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-02-26 22:20

Updated : 2026-03-02 18:11


NVD link : CVE-2026-28227

Mitre link : CVE-2026-28227

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-28227


JSON object : View

Products Affected

discourse

  • discourse
CWE
CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization