CVE-2026-33395 PUBLISHED

Discourse has stored click‑based XSS via Graphviz SVG javascript: links

Assigner: GitHub_M
Reserved: 19.03.2026 Published: 19.03.2026 Updated: 19.03.2026

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2, the discourse-graphviz plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious JavaScript code through DOT graph definitions. For instances with CSP disabled only. Versions 2026.3.0-latest.1, 2026.2.1, and 2026.1.2 contain a patch. As a workaround, disable the graphviz plugin, upgrade to a patched version, or enable a content security policy.

Metrics

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CVSS Score: 4.4

Product Status

Vendor discourse
Product discourse
Versions
  • Version >= 2026.1.0-latest, < 2026.1.2 is affected
  • Version >= 2026.2.0-latest, < 2026.2.1 is affected
  • Version = 2026.3.0-latest is affected

References

Problem Types

  • CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') CWE