CVE-2026-24777
OpenProject has Improper Access Control on User Management allows user managers to lock admin accounts
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 9, 2026, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 9, 2026, 7:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenProject to version 17.0.2.
- Verify user permission settings.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-24777.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/opf/openproject/releases/tag/v17.0.2 | |
| https://github.com/opf/openproject/security/advisories/GHSA-fq66-cwg6-qq69 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://github.com/opf/openproject/releases/tag/v17.0.2 Added Reference https://github.com/opf/openproject/security/advisories/GHSA-fq66-cwg6-qq69