CVE-2026-33251
Discourse has a Hidden Solved topics permission bypass
5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 0.06%
Description
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2026.3.0, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2, an authorization bypass vulnerability in hidden Solved topics may allow unauthorized users to accept or unaccept solutions. Versions 2026.3.0, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. As a workaround, ensure only trusted users are part of the Site Setting for accept_all_solutions_allowed_groups.
How to fix CVE-2026-33251
To remediate CVE-2026-33251, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- —upgrade to 2026.1.2 or later
Is CVE-2026-33251 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.1%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- >= 2026.1.0, < 2026.1.2, >= 2026.2.0, < 2026.2.1, >= 2026.3.0, < 2026.3.0
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM5.4 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |