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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD5.3 Medium

CVE-2026-32620

Discourse: Missing post-level authorization allows whisper metadata disclosure

Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. From versions 2026.1.0-latest to before 2026.1.3, 2026.2.0-latest to before 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0-latest to before 2026.3.0, non-staff users could access read receipt information for staff-only posts they weren't supposed to see. No post content was exposed, only metadata about who read the post and when. This issue has been patched in versions 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

discourse discourse

  • >= 2026.1.0-latest, < 2026.1.3affected
  • >= 2026.2.0-latest, < 2026.2.2affected
  • >= 2026.3.0-latest, < 2026.3.0affected

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