CVE-2026-33411 | Discourse up to 2026.1.1/2026.2.0/2026.3.0-latest Content Security Policy cross site scripting (GHSA-j3mm-ghh2-83x2)
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A vulnerability was found in Discourse up to 2026.1.1/2026.2.0/2026.3.0-latest . It has been rated as problematic . The affected element is an unknown function of the component Content Security Policy Handler . This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-33411 . The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
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VDB-352304 · CVE-2026-33411 · GHSA-J3MM-GHH2-83X2
DISCOURSE UP TO 2026.1.1/2026.2.0/2026.3.0-LATEST CONTENT SECURITY POLICY CROSS SITE SCRIPTING
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4.4 $0-$5k 0.81+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Discourse up to 2026.1.1/2026.2.0/2026.3.0-latest. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Content Security Policy Handler. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-33411. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in Discourse up to 2026.1.1/2026.2.0/2026.3.0-latest. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Content Security Policy Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Versions prior to 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 have a potential stored XSS in topic titles for the solved posts stream. Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. As a workaround, ensure that the Content Security Policy is enabled, and has not been modified in a way which would make it more vulnerable to XSS attacks.
The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-33411 since 03/19/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.
Upgrading to version 2026.1.2 or 2026.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Type
Chat Software
Name
Discourse
Version
2026.0
2026.1
2026.1.0
2026.1.1
2026.2.0
2026.3.0-latest
License
open-source
Website
Product: https://github.com/discourse/discourse/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4
VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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CNA Base Score: 5.4
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CVSSv2info
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Discourse 2026.1.2/2026.2.1
Timelineinfo
03/19/2026 CVE reserved
03/21/2026 +2 days Advisory disclosed
03/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Product: github.com
Advisory: GHSA-j3mm-ghh2-83x2
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-33411 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-33411
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-352304
Entryinfo
Created: 03/21/2026 08:13
Changes: 03/21/2026 08:13 (65)
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Cache ID: 99:764:101
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