Vulnerability Description
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. From versions 2026.1.0-latest to before 2026.1.3, 2026.2.0-latest to before 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0-latest to before 2026.3.0, updating a category description via API is not sanitizing the description string, which can lead to XSS attacks. This issue has been patched in versions 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Discourse | >= 2026.1.0, < 2026.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/05e3da2a670cfd499649128b6c955b5524Patch
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-h2h4-767x-6pc8Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-32273?
CVE-2026-32273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. From versions 2026.1.0-latest to before 2026.1.3, 2026.2.0-latest to before 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0-latest to before 2026.3.0, updating a category descr...
How severe is CVE-2026-32273?
CVE-2026-32273 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-32273?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Discourse Discourse.