Vulnerability Description
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Versions prior to 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 have a vulnerability in an API endpoint that discloses private topic metadata of admin users to moderator users even if the moderators do not have access to the private topics. Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. No known workarounds are available.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Discourse | >= 2026.1.0, < 2026.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/c0f6e9a903800de0dda65c114418ae703dPatch
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/d8dbb4cb189cded8c9e8b3ada859fc0db3Patch
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/f37e4fdf8391e4a54f1885a3a5514d390ePatch
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-wxqr-r4wv-cw76Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-27935?
CVE-2026-27935 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Versions prior to 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 have a vulnerability in an API endpoint that discloses private topic metadata of admin user...
How severe is CVE-2026-27935?
CVE-2026-27935 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-27935?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Discourse Discourse.