#VU122118 Incorrect authorization in Discourse - CVE-2025-68933

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#VU122118 Incorrect authorization in Discourse - CVE-2025-68933

Published: January 29, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU122118
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-68933
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Discourse
Software vendor:
Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authorization process.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization. A remote administrator can change ownership of posts in private messages and restricted categories they cannot access to exfiltrate private content.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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