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CVE-2026-7510: OWAP DefectDojo · Improper Authorization

Source GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-7510· Medium 5.3

Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium · fixed in 2.56.0 : patch DefectDojo as a priority.

Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 00:34 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
5.3Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
Patch
Available – fixed in 2.56.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 30 Apr 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: evidence found.

    CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
OWAPDefectDojoAffected
  • 2.55.0 – 2.55.4
5 affected builds
Fixed in–
GitHubdefectdojo/django-DefectDojopkg:github/defectdojo/django-DefectDojoOther threatsAffected
  • 2.55.0 – 2.55.4
5 affected builds
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

Upgrade OWAP DefectDojo to version 2.56.0 or later, which contains the official fix for this authorization bypass vulnerability. No other mitigation actions are specified or required.

Description

A vulnerability in OWAP DefectDojo up to version 2.55.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authorization in an unknown functionality related to Benchmark, Engagement, Product, or Survey components. This issue can lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vulnerability is fixed in version 2.56.0.

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