CVE-2026-24777

CVE-2026-24777 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openproject with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Description

OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software. Prior to 17.0.2, users with the Manage Users permission can lock and unlock users. This functionality should only be possible for users of the application, but they were not supposed to be able to lock application administrators. Due to a missing permission check this logic was not enforced. The problem was fixed in OpenProject 17.0.2The problem was fixed in OpenProject 17.0.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24777?
OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software. Prior to 17.0.2, users with the Manage Users permission can lock and unlock users. This functionality should only be possible for users of the application, but they were not supposed to be able to lock application administrators. Due to a missing permission check this logic was not enforced. The problem was fixed in OpenProject 17.0.2The problem was fixed in OpenProject 17.0.2.
How severe is CVE-2026-24777?
CVE-2026-24777 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-24777 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-24777?
CVE-2026-24777 affects Openproject. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-24777?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-24777 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-24777 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-6453.
When was CVE-2026-24777 published?
CVE-2026-24777 was published on 2026-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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