A vulnerability has been found in Gerapy up to 0.9.13. (CVE-2026-16209)
A vulnerability in Gerapy up to version 0.9.13 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the Project Upload Endpoint in the file gerapy/server/core/views.py. The exact function affected is unknown. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and a patch identified by commit bd4891c60315f17611a3b7a651ffe0fba7cfe71e is available to address the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Gerapy versions up to 0.9.13 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Project Upload Endpoint component, specifically in an unspecified function in gerapy/server/core/views.py. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform actions without proper authentication. The issue is tracked as CVE-2026-16209 and classified under CWE-287 (Improper Authentication). A patch exists (commit bd4891c60315f17611a3b7a651ffe0fba7cfe71e) to fix this problem. Although the exploit is publicly disclosed, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers to bypass authentication controls on the Project Upload Endpoint, potentially allowing unauthorized access or manipulation of project uploads. This could lead to unauthorized project modifications or uploads without valid credentials.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch identified by commit bd4891c60315f17611a3b7a651ffe0fba7cfe71e is available and should be applied to affected Gerapy installations to remediate the authentication bypass vulnerability. No alternative mitigations or vendor advisories indicating no action required are provided.
A vulnerability has been found in Gerapy up to 0.9.13. (CVE-2026-16209)
Description
A vulnerability in Gerapy up to version 0.9.13 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the Project Upload Endpoint in the file gerapy/server/core/views.py. The exact function affected is unknown. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and a patch identified by commit bd4891c60315f17611a3b7a651ffe0fba7cfe71e is available to address the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Gerapy versions up to 0.9.13 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Project Upload Endpoint component, specifically in an unspecified function in gerapy/server/core/views.py. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform actions without proper authentication. The issue is tracked as CVE-2026-16209 and classified under CWE-287 (Improper Authentication). A patch exists (commit bd4891c60315f17611a3b7a651ffe0fba7cfe71e) to fix this problem. Although the exploit is publicly disclosed, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers to bypass authentication controls on the Project Upload Endpoint, potentially allowing unauthorized access or manipulation of project uploads. This could lead to unauthorized project modifications or uploads without valid credentials.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch identified by commit bd4891c60315f17611a3b7a651ffe0fba7cfe71e is available and should be applied to affected Gerapy installations to remediate the authentication bypass vulnerability. No alternative mitigations or vendor advisories indicating no action required are provided.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-2qxj-c4c6-p34f
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-16209"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a5d27b22a4a8d598913344b
Added to database: 07/19/2026, 19:38:26 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 20:27:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 16:26:33 UTC
Views: 15
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