Incorrect authorization in Discourse - CVE-2025-68933
Published: January 29, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU122118
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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
Vendor: Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, Inc.
Affected software:
Discourse
Discourse
Detailed vulnerability 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-68933
Install updates from vendor's website.