CVE-2026-7510: OWAP DefectDojo · Improper Authorization
Source GCVE Database
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
- 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:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OWAPDefectDojo | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubdefectdojo/django-DefectDojopkg:github/defectdojo/django-DefectDojoOther threats | Affected
| 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.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7510 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/pull/14375 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/commit/eb6120a379185d37eb1af17b69bb5614a830ab1f (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/releases/tag/2.56.0 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/noname1337h1/cve-bug-bounty/blob/main/dfdj_risk_acceptance_raid_idor_authorization_bypass/dfdj_risk_acceptance_raid_idor_authorization_bypass.md (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/803751 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/360317 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/360317/cti (opens in a new tab)