Incorrect authorization in Discourse - CVE-2026-27153
Published: July 1, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU136115
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-27153
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 disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the CSV export endpoint when exporting entities. A remote user can export user chat direct messages to disclose sensitive information.
The issue is caused by an overly permissive allowlist in can_export_entity? that allowed moderators to export entities not explicitly blocked.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-27153
Install security update from vendor's website.