Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2026-55420
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to 2026.6.0, 2026.5.1, 2026.4.2, and 2026.1.5, under certain non-default configurations, processing of PDF uploads could be exploited to obtain RCE on the server. This issue is patched in 2026.6.0, 2026.5.1, 2026.4.2, and 2026.1.5.
CVSS Score
7.5
High
EPSS — Exploit Probability
0.6%
Riskier than 47% of all CVEs · checked 2026-10-13
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV
KEV does not include every exploited vulnerability
Remediation
unknown
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1 article across 1 outlet · first covered Oct 13, 2026 · latest Oct 13, 2026
Coverage timeline
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Discourse flaws let attackers target visitors and read server filessecurityonline.info · Oct 13, 2026