Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Discourse Math Plugin
CVE-2025-67723

4.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Discourse

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2026

What is CVE-2025-67723?

An open source discussion platform, Discourse, has revealed a vulnerability within its Math plugin, specifically affecting extensions using the KaTeX variant. This cross-site scripting flaw can potentially allow malicious users to execute scripts in users' browsers. It is crucial for users of Discourse to upgrade to versions 3.5.4, 2025.11.2, 2025.12.1, or 2026.1.0 to mitigate this risk. Alternatively, users can disable the Math plugin or utilize Mathjax as a safer provider.

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Affected Version(s)

discourse < 3.5.4 < 3.5.4

discourse >= 2025.11.0-latest, < 2025.11.2 < 2025.11.0-latest, 2025.11.2

discourse >= 2025.12.0-latest, < 2025.12.1 < 2025.12.0-latest, 2025.12.1

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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