CVE-2026-33300 | Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1 information disclosure
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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1 . Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-33300 . It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
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VDB-354481 · CVE-2026-33300 · EUVD-2026-17572
Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1 information disclosure
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Summaryinfo
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes information disclosure. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-33300. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:
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, an authorization bypass in the Category Chatables Controller show action allowed moderators to get information on hidden groups names and user count. This issue has been patched in versions 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-33300 since 03/18/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.
Upgrading to version 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2 or 2026.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-17572).
Productinfo
Type
Chat Software
Name
Discourse
Version
2026.1.0
2026.1.1
2026.1.2
2026.2.0
2026.2.1
License
open-source
Website
Product: https://github.com/discourse/discourse/
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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Discourse 2026.1.3/2026.2.2/2026.3.0
Timelineinfo
03/18/2026 CVE reserved
03/31/2026 +12 days Advisory disclosed
03/31/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/31/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Product: github.com
Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-33300 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-33300
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354481
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Entryinfo
Created: 03/31/2026 20:11
Updated: 03/31/2026 22:00
Changes: 03/31/2026 20:11 (66), 03/31/2026 22:00 (1)
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Cache ID: 99:8B7:101
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