CVE-2026-34154: Discourse Has a Subscription Access Bypass
Affects discourseSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · fixed in 2026.4.1 : update discourse when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 11% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2026.4.1, 2026.3.1, 2026.1.4
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade discourse to 2026.4.1, 2026.3.1 or 2026.1.4.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Bitnamidiscoursepkg:bitnami/discourseOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade Discourse to version 2026.1.4, 2026.3.1, 2026.4.1, or later versions such as 2026.5.0 where the vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation is indicated or required.
Description
Discourse versions prior to 2026.1.4, 2026.3.1, and 2026.4.1 contain a vulnerability in the discourse-subscriptions plugin that allows users to bypass subscription payment requirements and gain access to subscription-gated groups. This issue has been fixed in versions 2026.1.4, 2026.3.1, 2026.4.1, and 2026.5.0. The severity of this vulnerability is considered low.