#VU122124 Incorrect authorization in Discourse - CVE-2025-69289

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#VU122124 Incorrect authorization in Discourse - CVE-2025-69289

Published: January 29, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU122124
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-69289
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 insecure default configuration. A remote administrator can bypass email-change restrictions and takeover non-staff accounts.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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