Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes, if an attacker can reach the affected subscription endpoints over the network, they may exploit the missing authorization checks remotely. The degree of impact depends on the site's authentication requirements and exposure of these endpoints.

What level of access does an attacker need?

Typically, the attacker must be able to issue HTTP requests to the vulnerable subscription endpoints, which may require a valid user account if the endpoints are behind login. In weaker configurations, some endpoints might be exposed more broadly, increasing the risk.

What is the safest general fix pattern for this issue?

The most robust fix is to ensure that every subscription-related endpoint performs strict, server-side authorization and ownership checks using centralized, well-tested authorization mechanisms. All state-changing operations should verify that the caller is allowed to act on the specific subscription resource.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.1)

Missing Authorization Checks (CWE-862) in Discourse Subscription Endpoints

CVE-2025-68479

Published:

Jan 28, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Missing Authorization

CWE:

CWE-862

Impact:

Unauthorized Subscription Modification

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Missing Authorization

CWE:

CWE-862

Impact:

Unauthorized Subscription Modification

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Missing Authorization Checks (CWE-862) in Discourse Subscription Endpoints

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

CRITICAL RISK

CRITICAL

(9.8)

Missing Authentication for Forgot-Password Email Change API (CWE-306)

HIGH RISK

HIGH

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