CVE-2026-16764
OWASP DefectDojo API/Web serializers.py UserSerializer privileges management
Description
A vulnerability was identified in OWASP DefectDojo 2.59.0. This issue affects the function UserSerializer of the file dojo/api_v2/serializers.py of the component API/Web. Such manipulation of the argument is_staff leads to improper privilege management. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Upgrading to version 2.58.3 and 3.0.0 is capable of addressing this issue. The name of the patch is 68a272f299d096249fd3ba9c2676bf69012857bf. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component. 2.59.0 was not intended to be released and has been removed.
INFO
Published Date :
July 23, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 23, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade to version 3.0.0 or later.
- Apply the patch 68a272f299d096249fd3ba9c2676bf69012857bf.
- Consider version 2.58.3 as a viable upgrade.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:owasp:defectdojo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'OWASP', 'modules': ['API/Web'], 'product': 'DefectDojo', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.59.0'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.58.3'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '3.0.0'}]}] Added Description A vulnerability was identified in OWASP DefectDojo 2.59.0. This issue affects the function UserSerializer of the file dojo/api_v2/serializers.py of the component API/Web. Such manipulation of the argument is_staff leads to improper privilege management. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Upgrading to version 2.58.3 and 3.0.0 is capable of addressing this issue. The name of the patch is 68a272f299d096249fd3ba9c2676bf69012857bf. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component. 2.59.0 was not intended to be released and has been removed. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-266 Added CWE CWE-269 Added Reference https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/commit/68a272f299d096249fd3ba9c2676bf69012857bf Added Reference https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/pull/14952 Added Reference https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/releases/tag/3.0.0 Added Reference https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/security/advisories/GHSA-w2j3-x3j3-mm43 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16764 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/861317 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/382629 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/382629/cti