CVE-2026-44779 Discourse: Bot debug endpoints disclose whisper translation audit logs
Bot debug endpoints in Discourse expose whisper translation audit logs, allowing attackers to read sensitive internal data.
- 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-2026-44779?
CVE-2026-44779 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Discourse Discourse, published on 12 Jun 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 2026.1.4, 2026.3.0-latest to before 2026.3.1, and 2026.4.0-latest to before 2026.4.1, bot debug endpoints disclose whisper translation audit logs. This issue has been patched in versions 2026.1.4, 2026.3.1, 2026.4.1, and 2026.5.0-latest.1.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-44779?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including discourse. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
discourse Bitnami | From 2026.1.0 | 2026.1.4, 2026.3.1, 2026.4.1 |
Products include Discourse Discourse.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44779?
Upgrade discourse to a fixed version for your release line: 2026.1.4, 2026.3.1 or 2026.4.1.
Is CVE-2026-44779 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-44779 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as BIT-discourse-2026-44779, GHSA-x6mr-wjq6-495j.