CVE-2026-33300
CWE-200Published: March 31, 2026· Updated: Apr 1, 2026
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, an authorization bypass in the Category Chatables Controller show action allowed moderators to get information on hidden groups names and user count. This issue has been patched in versions 2026.1.3, 2026.2.2, and 2026.3.0.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-33300 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-33300 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts