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CVE-2026-27491

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2, a type coercion issue in a post actions API endpoint allowed non-staff users to issue warnings to other users. Warnings are a staff-only moderation feature. The vulnerability required the attacker to be a logged-in user and to send a specifically crafted request. No data exposure or…

Severity
Medium 6.9
Published
19 Mar 2026
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Fixed in
2026.1.2, 2026.2.1
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
DiscourseServers and applications · cpe:a:discourse:discourse
  • From 2026.1.0 before 2026.1.2
  • From 2026.2.0 before 2026.2.1
  • Version 2026.3.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27491
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-27491