CVE-2026-32243 | Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1 cross site scripting
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A vulnerability was found in Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1 and classified as problematic . The affected element is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-32243 . It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
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✦ AI Summary· Claude Sonnet
VDB-354471 · CVE-2026-32243 · GCVE-0-2026-32243
DISCOURSE UP TO 2026.1.2/2026.2.1 CROSS SITE SCRIPTING
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3.4 $0-$5k 2.14+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability was found in Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1. It has been classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-32243. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in Discourse up to 2026.1.2/2026.2.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. 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 attacker with the ability to create shared AI conversations could inject arbitrary HTML and JavaScript via crafted conversation titles. This payload would execute in the browser of any user viewing the onebox preview, potentially allowing session hijacking or unauthorized actions on behalf of the victim. 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 uniquely identified as CVE-2026-32243 since 03/11/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
Upgrading to version 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2 or 2026.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
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: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4
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VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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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
03/11/2026 CVE reserved
03/31/2026 +19 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-2026-32243 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32243
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354471
Entryinfo
Created: 03/31/2026 20:09
Changes: 03/31/2026 20:09 (66)
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Cache ID: 99:41A:101
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