CVE-2025-68479
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Publication date: 2026-01-28

Last updated on: 2026-01-30

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

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, some subscription endpoints lack proper checking for ownership before making changes. This issue is patched in versions 3.5.4, 2025.11.2, 2025.12.1, and 2026.1.0. No known workarounds are available.
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Published
2026-01-28
Last Modified
2026-01-30
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-01-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-68479
EUVD
EUVD-2025-206451
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
discourse discourse to 3.5.4 (exc)
discourse discourse From 2025.11.0 (inc) to 2025.11.2 (exc)
discourse discourse 2025.12.0
discourse discourse 2026.1.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Discourse affects certain subscription endpoints that do not properly verify ownership before allowing changes. This means that users with limited privileges might be able to modify subscription data they do not own. The issue is fixed in versions 3.5.4, 2025.11.2, 2025.12.1, and 2026.1.0.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow unauthorized users to make changes to subscription data they do not own, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of sensitive information. This could compromise data integrity and confidentiality within the Discourse platform.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Discourse to version 3.5.4, 2025.11.2, 2025.12.1, or 2026.1.0 as these versions contain patches for the vulnerability. No known workarounds are available.

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