CVE-2026-24777

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-02-09 19:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:23 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.7 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-02-09 19:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:23 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-862 · Missing authorization

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openproject < 17.0.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.7

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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