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CVE-2026-28218

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0, fail-open access control in Data Explorer plugin allows any authenticated user to execute SQL queries that have no explicit group assignments, including built-in system queries. Versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0 patch the issue. As a workaround, either explicitly set group permissions…

Severity
Medium 5.3
Published
26 Feb 2026
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Fixed in
2025.12.2, 2026.1.1
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
DiscourseServers and applications · cpe:a:discourse:discourse
  • Every version before 2025.12.2
  • From 2026.1.0 before 2026.1.1
  • Version 2026.2.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28218
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28218