CVE-2026-55674
Discourse cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Published17 Aug 2026
Description
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform. Prior to 2026.1.6, 2026.5.2, 2026.6.1, and 2026.7.0, an unauthenticated attacker could send a single request with a crafted color_scheme_id (or dark_scheme_id) cookie to inject arbitrary HTML into a Discourse page. Because the cookie value was rendered into a color scheme tag without escaping, the attacker could break out of the attribute and inject a tag that bypassed Discourse's nonce-based Content Security Policy, resulting in arbitrary JavaScript execution in visitors' browsers. This issue is fixed in versions 2026.1.6, 2026.5.2, 2026.6.1, and 2026.7.0.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-55674 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-55674 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.59%.
How severe is CVE-2026-55674?
CVE-2026-55674 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.3, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-55674?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.