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CVE-2026-72728

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.3 EPSS 0.18% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-10 · Last synced 2026-08-15

CyberRota Analysis

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An authenticated user of the Discourse platform can exploit a vulnerability to bypass the Onebox allowlist by submitting specially crafted URLs, potentially embedding malicious content on the site. This could lead to unauthorized content being displayed, impacting the integrity and security of the platform. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize upgrading to versions 2026.1.7 or later to mitigate this risk.

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CVE
CVE-2026-72728
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.3
EPSS
0.18%

Original NVD Description

Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to 2026.1.7, an authenticated user could submit specially formed URLs that bypassed the Onebox allowlist and embedded malicious content in a site. This issue is fixed in versions 2026.1.7, 2026.6.2, 2026.7.1, and 2026.8.0-latest.1.