CVE-2026-23743 Details
Description
Discourse is an open source discussion platform. In versions prior to 3.5.4, 2025.11.2, 2025.12.1, and 2026.1.0, permalinks pointing to access-restricted resources (private topics, categories, posts, or hidden tags) were redirecting users to URLs containing the resource slug, even when the user didn't have access to view the resource. This leaked potentially sensitive information (e.g., private topic titles) via the redirect Location header and the 404 page's search box. This issue is patched in versions 3.5.4, 2025.11.2, 2025.12.1, and 2026.1.0. No known workarounds are available.
A vulnerability in Discourse permalinks prior to versions 3.5.4, 2025.11.2, 2025.12.1, and 2026.1.0, allowed unauthorized users to access resource slugs of restricted items such as private topics, categories, posts, or hidden tags. This was achieved through permalinks that redirected to URLs containing the resource slugs, even when the user lacked permission to view the actual content. As a result, potentially sensitive information, like private topic titles, could be leaked via the redirect Location header and the search box on the 404 error page.
Users should upgrade to Discourse versions 3.5.4, 2025.11.2, 2025.12.1, or 2026.1.0.
Metrics
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-v5jw-rxc6-4cvv | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| discourse discourse | < 3.5.4 >= 2025.11.0, < 2025.11.2 2025.12.0 2026.1.0 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 28, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |