CVE-2026-30889: Discourse has Unauthorized Post Data Exposure in discourse-user-notes

Published Mar 20, 2026
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Updated

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2, a moderator could exploit insufficient authorization checks to access metadata of posts they should not have permission to view. Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Discourse Discourse<2026.3.0-latest.1, <2026.2.1, <2026.1.2
Discourse Discourse>=2026.1.0<2026.1.2
Discourse Discourse>=2026.2.0<2026.2.1
Discourse Discourse=2026.3.0

Event History

Mar 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:59 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-30889?

CVE-2026-30889 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to post metadata.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-30889?

To fix CVE-2026-30889, upgrade Discourse to versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, or 2026.1.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-30889?

CVE-2026-30889 affects all users of Discourse versions prior to 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2.

4

What kind of exposure does CVE-2026-30889 cause?

CVE-2026-30889 causes unauthorized post data exposure, allowing moderators to access metadata they should not be able to.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-30889?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-30889 include privacy violations and unauthorized insights into user discussions.

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