Vulnerability in Discourse
CVE-2026-44783
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. From versions 2026.1.0-latest to before 2026.1.4, 2026.3.0-latest to before 2026.3.1, and 2026.4.0-latest to before 2026.4.1, a flaw in how replies to whisper posts are handled allows authenticated users outside the groups configured in whispers_allowed_groups to post into a topic's staff-only whisper channel. The injected content is visible to whisperers (typically staff) alongside legitimate whispers. Only sites that have whispers enabled are affected. This issue has been patched in versions 2026.1.4, 2026.3.1, 2026.4.1, and 2026.5.0-latest.1.
EPSS: 0.001 (4.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Discourse — versions >= 2026.4.0-latest, < 2026.4.1, 2026.5.0, >= 2026.3.0-latest, < 2026.3.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-44783?
- CVE-2026-44783 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Discourse, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2026-06-12.
- How severe is CVE-2026-44783?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.