Incorrect authorization in Discourse - CVE-2025-69218
Published: January 29, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU122125
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-69218
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization process.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization. A remote user can access the top_uploads admin report to gain access to sensitive information.
Affected software
Discourse
How to mitigate CVE-2025-69218
Install updates from vendor's website.
Discourse - addressed in versions 3.5.4, 2025.11.2, 2025.12.1, 2026.1.0