CVE-2026-32951: Discourse: Authorization bypass in oneboxer via user-controlled category id

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, an authenticated user can obtain shared draft topic titles by sending an inline onebox request with a categoryid parameter matching the shared drafts category. 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
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·05:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32951?

CVE-2026-32951 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that permits authorization bypass for authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-32951?

To fix CVE-2026-32951, update Discourse to version 2026.1.3 or later, or 2026.2.2 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2026-32951?

CVE-2026-32951 affects Discourse versions from 2026.1.0 and below 2026.1.3, 2026.2.0 and below 2026.2.2, and below 2026.3.0.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-32951?

CVE-2026-32951 allows an authenticated user to bypass authorization controls and access shared draft topics.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2026-32951?

Authenticated users on affected versions of Discourse may exploit CVE-2026-32951, impacting the confidentiality of shared draft information.

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