diff --git a/protected/humhub/docs/CHANGELOG_DEV.md b/protected/humhub/docs/CHANGELOG_DEV.md
index b3aca48b02..2fe3f7d278 100644
--- a/protected/humhub/docs/CHANGELOG_DEV.md
+++ b/protected/humhub/docs/CHANGELOG_DEV.md
@@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ HumHub Change Log (DEVELOP)
 - Enh #3858: Support SameSite cookies
 - Fix #3861: Improved warning details when auto delete inconsistent notification
 - Enh: Added gradient to `ui.showMore` feature
-- Enh: 
+- Fix #3873: Invalid visibility handling in `Content::canView()` for private global content
diff --git a/protected/humhub/modules/content/models/Content.php b/protected/humhub/modules/content/models/Content.php
index 72a7452a22..0d83c4df1e 100644
--- a/protected/humhub/modules/content/models/Content.php
+++ b/protected/humhub/modules/content/models/Content.php
@@ -749,7 +749,12 @@ class Content extends ActiveRecord implements Movable, ContentOwner
             $user = User::findOne(['id' => $user]);
         }
 
-        // User cann access own content
+        // Check global content visibility, private global content is visible for all users
+        if(empty($this->contentcontainer_id) && !Yii::$app->user->isGuest) {
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        // User can access own content
         if ($user !== null && $this->created_by == $user->id) {
             return true;
         }