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CVE-2026-53961

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to 2026.6.0, 2026.5.1, 2026.4.2, and 2026.1.5, the AWS SES bounce webhook at POST /webhooks/aws verified that SNS messages were signed by Amazon but did not bind them to trusted TopicArn values, allowing any AWS account holder to publish validly signed forged Bounce notifications that revoke a targeted user email. This issue is fixed in…

Severity
Medium 6.5
Published
9 Jul 2026
Last changed
14 Jul 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Fixed in
2026.1.5, 2026.4.2, 2026.5.1
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
DiscourseServers and applications · cpe:a:discourse:discourse
  • From 2026.1.0 before 2026.1.5
  • From 2026.4.0 before 2026.4.2
  • From 2026.5.0 before 2026.5.1
  • Version 2026.6.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53961
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53961