CVE-2026-32951 | Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1 Parameter category_id information disclosure
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A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1 . Affected is an unknown function of the component Parameter Handler . The manipulation of the argument category_id results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-32951 . The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-354475 · CVE-2026-32951 · EUVD-2026-17565
Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1 Parameter category_id information disclosure
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Summaryinfo
A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Parameter Handler. This manipulation of the argument category_id causes information disclosure. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-32951. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument category_id 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 authenticated user can obtain shared draft topic titles by sending an inline onebox request with a category_id parameter matching the shared drafts category. This issue has been patched in versions 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-32951 since 03/17/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
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-2026-17565).
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 Base Score: 4.3
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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Discourse 2026.1.3/2026.2.2/2026.3.0
Timelineinfo
03/17/2026 CVE reserved
03/31/2026 +13 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-2026-32951 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32951
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354475
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Entryinfo
Created: 03/31/2026 20:09
Updated: 03/31/2026 22:00
Changes: 03/31/2026 20:09 (65), 03/31/2026 22:00 (1)
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Cache ID: 99:50D:101
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