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.

CVSS v3 2.7 LOW

2.7^/10

CVSS v3 : LOW

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.2 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-m49w-78mh-87jp	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:discourse:discourse:2026.2.0::::latest:::

History

No history.

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

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