CVE-2026-32099: Discourse prevents hidden profile data leak via user onebox

Published Mar 19, 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, when a user has hideprofile enabled, their bio, location, and website were still exposed through the user onebox preview. An authenticated user could request a onebox for a hidden user's profile URL and receive their hidden profile fields (bio, location, website) in the response. Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. No known workarounds are available.

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 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32099?

CVE-2026-32099 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that risks exposing hidden user profile information.

2

What are the affected versions in CVE-2026-32099?

CVE-2026-32099 affects Discourse versions prior to 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-32099?

To remediate CVE-2026-32099, upgrade your Discourse installation to version 2026.3.0-latest.1 or later.

4

What data is exposed in CVE-2026-32099?

CVE-2026-32099 exposes user bio, location, and website information even when users have 'hide_profile' enabled.

5

How can I check if I'm affected by CVE-2026-32099?

To determine if you are affected by CVE-2026-32099, verify your Discourse version against the specified vulnerable versions.

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