CVE-2026-26077: Discourse doesn't ensure webhooks require a token

Published Feb 26, 2026
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Updated

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0, several webhook endpoints (SendGrid, Mailjet, Mandrill, Postmark, SparkPost) in the WebhooksController accepted requests without a valid authentication token when no token was configured. This allowed unauthenticated attackers to forge webhook payloads and artificially inflate user bounce scores, potentially causing legitimate user emails to be disabled. The Mailpace endpoint had no token validation at all. Starting in versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0, all webhook endpoints reject requests with a 406 response when no authentication token is configured. As a workaround, ensure that webhook authentication tokens are configured for all email provider integrations in site settings (e.g., sendgridverificationkey, mailjetwebhooktoken, postmarkwebhooktoken, sparkpostwebhooktoken). There's no current workaround for mailpace before getting this fix.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Discourse Discourse<2025.12.2, <2026.1.1, <2026.2.0
Discourse Discourse<2025.12.0
Discourse Discourse>=2026.1.0<2026.1.1
Discourse Discourse=2026.2.0

Event History

Feb 26, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-26077?

CVE-2026-26077 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to webhook endpoints.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-26077?

To fix CVE-2026-26077, upgrade to Discourse versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, or 2026.2.0 to ensure that webhook endpoints require a valid authentication token.

3

What are the affected components in CVE-2026-26077?

CVE-2026-26077 affects the webhook endpoints in the WebhooksController of Discourse, specifically for SendGrid, Mailjet, Mandrill, Postmark, and SparkPost.

4

Can CVE-2026-26077 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-26077 can be exploited remotely since the vulnerable webhook endpoints did not require authentication.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2026-26077 on Discourse users?

The impact of CVE-2026-26077 on Discourse users includes potential unauthorized actions through webhook integrations without proper authentication.

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