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CVE-2026-21865

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In versions prior to 3.5.4, 2025.11.2, 2025.12.1, and 2026.1.0, moderators can convert some personal messages to public topics when they shouldn't have access. This issue is patched in versions 3.5.4, 2025.11.2, 2025.12.1, and 2026.1.0. As a workaround, site admin can temporarily revoke the moderation role from untrusted moderators or remove the…

Severity
Medium 6.5
Published
28 Jan 2026
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Fixed in
3.5.4, 2025.11.2
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
DiscourseServers and applications · cpe:a:discourse:discourse
  • Every version before 3.5.4
  • From 2025.11.0 before 2025.11.2
  • Version 2025.12.0
  • Version 2026.1.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-21865
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-21865