CVE-2026-44785: Discourse is an open-source discussion platform

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44785 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting discourse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. From versions 2026.1.0-latest to before 2026.1.4, 2026.3.0-latest to before 2026.3.1, and 2026.4.0-latest to before 2026.4.1, the AI "explain" helper only checks can_see? on the post being explained, not its reply_to_post, so any authenticated user with access to the AI helper could read the raw contents of a hidden parent post by invoking "Explain" on a reply to it. This issue has been patched in

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2026-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: discourse

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-12 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 18:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

discourse discourse UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.1.0 · >= 2026.1.0 and < 2026.1.4 · >= 2026.3.0 and < 2026.3.1 · >= 2026.4.0 and < 2026.4.1 · 2026.5.0

Fixed in: 2026.1.0, 2026.1.4, 2026.3.1, 2026.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy discourse || rpm -q discourse || discourse --version

2. UPGRADE to 2026.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade discourse

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade discourse

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2026.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison discourse sudo apt install discourse=<VERSION_BEFORE_2026.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold discourse

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list discourse sudo dnf downgrade discourse-<VERSION_BEFORE_2026.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add discourse

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-44785?

discourse: upgrade to 2026.1.0, 2026.1.4, 2026.3.1, 2026.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44785 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44785 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-44785 affect?

CVE-2026-44785 affects discourse. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. From versions 2026.1.0-latest to before 2026.1.4, 2026.3.0-latest to before 2026.3.1, and 2026.4.0-latest to before 2026.4.1, the AI "explain" helper only checks can_see? on the post being ex

How urgent is CVE-2026-44785?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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