CVE-2026-3816
OWASP DefectDojo SonarQubeParser/MSDefenderParser parser.py input_zip.read denial of service
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in OWASP DefectDojo up to 2.55.4. This vulnerability affects the function input_zip.read of the file parser.py of the component SonarQubeParser/MSDefenderParser. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.56.0 is able to resolve this issue. The identifier of the patch is e8f1e5131535b8fd80a7b1b3085d676295fdcd41. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
INFO
Published Date :
March 9, 2026, 11:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 10, 2026, 7:55 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 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade OWASP DefectDojo to version 2.56.0.
- Apply patch e8f1e5131535b8fd80a7b1b3085d676295fdcd41.
- Update the affected component.
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-2026-3816.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/commit/e8f1e5131535b8fd80a7b1b3085d676295fdcd41 | Patch |
| https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/pull/14408 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/releases/tag/2.56.0 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/henrrrychau/cve-bug-bounty/blob/main/dfdj_zip_bomb_dos_oom/dfdj_zip_bomb_dos_oom.md | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/henrrrychau/cve-bug-bounty/blob/main/dfdj_zip_bomb_dos_oom/dfdj_zip_bomb_dos_oom.md#supporting-materialreferences | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.349782 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.349782 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.769524 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-3816 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-3816
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-1284 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:owasp:defectdojo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.56.0 Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/commit/e8f1e5131535b8fd80a7b1b3085d676295fdcd41 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/pull/14408 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/releases/tag/2.56.0 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/henrrrychau/cve-bug-bounty/blob/main/dfdj_zip_bomb_dos_oom/dfdj_zip_bomb_dos_oom.md Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/henrrrychau/cve-bug-bounty/blob/main/dfdj_zip_bomb_dos_oom/dfdj_zip_bomb_dos_oom.md#supporting-materialreferences Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.349782 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.349782 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.769524 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security vulnerability has been detected in OWASP DefectDojo up to 2.55.4. This vulnerability affects the function input_zip.read of the file parser.py of the component SonarQubeParser/MSDefenderParser. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.56.0 is able to resolve this issue. The identifier of the patch is e8f1e5131535b8fd80a7b1b3085d676295fdcd41. Upgrading the affected component is recommended. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/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:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-404 Added Reference https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/commit/e8f1e5131535b8fd80a7b1b3085d676295fdcd41 Added Reference https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/pull/14408 Added Reference https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/releases/tag/2.56.0 Added Reference https://github.com/henrrrychau/cve-bug-bounty/blob/main/dfdj_zip_bomb_dos_oom/dfdj_zip_bomb_dos_oom.md Added Reference https://github.com/henrrrychau/cve-bug-bounty/blob/main/dfdj_zip_bomb_dos_oom/dfdj_zip_bomb_dos_oom.md#supporting-materialreferences Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.349782 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.349782 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.769524