CVE-2026-32620 Discourse: Missing post-level authorization allows whisper metadata disclosure
Non-staff users can access read receipt metadata for staff-only posts, exposing private user activity information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-32620?
CVE-2026-32620 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Discourse Discourse, published on 31 Mar 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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, non-staff users could access read receipt information for staff-only posts they weren't supposed to see. No post content was exposed, only metadata about who read the post and when. This issue has been patched in versions 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-32620?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including discourse. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
discourse Bitnami | From 2026.1.0 | 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2 |
Products include Discourse Discourse.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32620?
Upgrade discourse to a fixed version for your release line: 2026.1.3 or 2026.2.2.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-32620 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-32620 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2022-39356 Discourse user account takeover via email and invite link
- CVE-2023-22468 Discourse vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting in local oneboxes
- CVE-2026-27934 Discourse leaks private topic title and post excerpt via user action API endpoint
Sources
Also known as BIT-discourse-2026-32620, GHSA-xgg2-vwr6-2c65.