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.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-m49w-78mh-87jp | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
02 Mar 2026, 18:11
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| References | () 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:*:*:* |
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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, 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
