Vulnerability Description
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to 2026.1.8, 2026.6.3, 2026.7.2, and 2026.8.0, the topic small-action and nested-activity-log components interpolated the free-form action_code_who value into mention-link href attributes without URL encoding. A quote-bearing display name could terminate the intended URL attribute and inject attacker-controlled elements into the trusted rendered markup. Although the visible mention text was escaped, the unencoded path component allowed stored HTML injection when another user viewed the affected topic action or activity log. This issue is fixed in versions 2026.1.8, 2026.6.3, 2026.7.2, and 2026.8.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/20dbf112760eb1d6a58f2e49aeef754689
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/66653c484cfb91bc346f9a326f6945387f
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/77a81c7a3a7ff9e94b355e32b8f379f2d3
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/c4748f651d9d2f3a6dd3106a4d5564536c
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/42882
- https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-pv3p-p3m9-v8v3
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-91119?
CVE-2026-91119 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to 2026.1.8, 2026.6.3, 2026.7.2, and 2026.8.0, the topic small-action and nested-activity-log components interpolated the free-form action_code_w...
How severe is CVE-2026-91119?
CVE-2026-91119 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-91119?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.