CVE-2026-33424: PM access granted through invites after access revocation

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, an attacker can grant access to a private message topic through invites even after they lose access to that PM. 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 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 22, 58202
Event
via FIRST·11:21 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-33424?

CVE-2026-33424 is considered a significant security vulnerability as it allows unauthorized users to access private message topics through invites even after access has been revoked.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-33424?

To fix CVE-2026-33424, update Discourse to version 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, or 2026.1.2 or later.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2026-33424?

CVE-2026-33424 affects Discourse versions prior to 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2.

4

Can I still receive invites to private messages if I lost access due to CVE-2026-33424?

Yes, an attacker can still grant access through invites to private messages even after access has been revoked, making it a critical issue.

5

What actions can I take to protect against CVE-2026-33424 until I can update?

To protect against CVE-2026-33424, restrict the ability of users to send invites to sensitive private message topics until the software is updated.

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