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CVE-2026-26979

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0, TL4 users are able to close, archive and pin topics in private categories they don't have access to. Versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0 patch the issue. No known workarounds are available.

Severity
Unrated
Published
26 Feb 2026
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Fixed in
2025.12.0, 2026.1.1
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
DiscourseServers and applications · cpe:a:discourse:discourse
  • Every version before 2025.12.0
  • From 2026.1.0 before 2026.1.1
  • Version 2026.2.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-26979
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-26979