Discourse has a Hidden Solved topics permission bypass
Published Mar 20, 2026 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-vm2x-9h8x-7jxm, BIT-discourse-2026-33251
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Discourse has a Hidden Solved topics permission bypass
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QFinch assessment
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.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- GHSA-vm2x-9h8x-7jxm, BIT-discourse-2026-33251
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Mar 20, 2026 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026