CVE-2026-32143: Discourse: Admin-only report can be exported by moderators

Published Mar 31, 2026
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Updated

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. From versions 2026.1.0-latest to before 2026.1.3, 2026.2.0-latest to before 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0-latest to before 2026.3.0, moderators could export CSV data for admin-restricted reports, bypassing the report visibility restrictions. This could expose sensitive operational data intended only for admins. This issue has been patched in versions 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Discourse Discourse>=2026.1.0<2026.1.3, >=2026.2.0<2026.2.2, >=2026.3.0<2026.3.0
Discourse Discourse>=2026.1.0<2026.1.3
Discourse Discourse>=2026.2.0<2026.2.2
Discourse Discourse=2026.3.0
Discourse Discourse=2026.3.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Discourse to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2026.1.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Discourse to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2026.2.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Discourse to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2026.3.0

Event History

Mar 31, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32143?

CVE-2026-32143 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to improper access controls allowing moderators to export admin-restricted reports.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-32143?

To fix CVE-2026-32143, upgrade your Discourse installation to version 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2, or later.

3

Which versions of Discourse are affected by CVE-2026-32143?

Discourse versions 2026.1.0 to 2026.1.2, 2026.2.0 to 2026.2.1, and 2026.3.0 are affected by CVE-2026-32143.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-32143?

CVE-2026-32143 is an access control vulnerability allowing unauthorized data exportation.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2026-32143?

Moderators with access to the Discourse platform can exploit CVE-2026-32143 to export admin-only reports.

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