Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU122128

#VU122128 Incorrect authorization in Discourse - CVE-2025-68660

Published: January 29, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU122128

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-68660

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Discourse

Software vendor:
Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization process.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization. A remote user can bypass the ai_discover_persona access controls to impersonate user.

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