CVE-2026-112001
ProjectSend 2.0.0 before 2.7.0 Incorrect Authorization via Users API Token Abilities
Description
ProjectSend 2.0.0 before 2.7.0 contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that allows restricted API token holders to change the token owner's credentials via PATCH /api/v1/users/{user}. Attackers with a token limited to manage_users and edit_users can set a new owner password, clear two-factor authentication, and sign in interactively with the owner's full role permissions.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 18, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 18, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ProjectSend to version 2.7.0 or later.
- Remove or restrict compromised API tokens.
- Review user permissions and token scopes.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ProjectSend 2.0.0 before 2.7.0 contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that allows restricted API token holders to change the token owner's credentials via PATCH /api/v1/users/{user}. Attackers with a token limited to manage_users and edit_users can set a new owner password, clear two-factor authentication, and sign in interactively with the owner's full role permissions. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-863 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/112xxx/CVE-2026-112001.json">CVE-2026-112001</a> Added Reference https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/blob/v2.6.0/app/Modules/Identity/StaffAccounts.php#L153-L162 Added Reference https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/commit/db65731c3ad28ac7f0d541c60cb65eb100958514 Added Reference https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/releases/tag/v2.7.0 Added Reference https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/security/advisories/GHSA-j5cp-r8pr-m5cr Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/projectsend-2.0.0-before-2.7.0-incorrect-authorization-via-users-api-token-abilities