CVE-2026-22605VulnerabilityPublished 10 Jan 2026Updated 12 Jan 2026

CVE-2026-22605: opf openproject · Improper Access Control

Affects opf openprojectSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.3 Medium : upgrade to 16.6.3 when convenient.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

4.3Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 13% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch: Available – fixed in 16.6.3

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: Low: The attacker is authorized with (i.e., requires) privileges that provide basic user capabilities that could normally affect only settings and files owned by a user. Alternatively, an attacker with Low privileges may have the ability to cause an impact only to non-sensitive resources.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the impacted component.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Upgrade openproject and opf/openproject to 16.6.3.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
opfopenproject	Affected <16.6.3	Fixed in 16.6.3
GitHubopf/openproject`pkg:github/opf/openproject`Other threats	Affected <16.6.3	Fixed in 16.6.3

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AI-suggested

The primary mitigation is to upgrade all OpenProject instances to version 16.6.3 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Organizations should conduct an audit of user permissions, specifically reviewing who has the 'View Meetings' permission, and restrict it to only those users who require it for their role. Implementing the principle of least privilege reduces the risk of unauthorized data access. Additionally, monitoring and logging access to meeting data can help detect anomalous access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. For environments where immediate upgrade is not feasible, consider applying compensating controls such as network segmentation, enhanced authentication mechanisms, or temporarily disabling the 'View Meetings' permission for non-essential users. Regularly review and update access control policies to ensure they align with organizational security requirements and compliance obligations.

Description

OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software. OpenProject versions prior to version 16.6.3, allowed users with the View Meetings permission on any project, to access meeting details of meetings that belonged to projects, the user does not have access to. This issue has been patched in version 16.6.3.

Impact

For European organizations, this vulnerability primarily threatens the confidentiality of project meeting information, which may include sensitive strategic, financial, or operational data. Unauthorized access to such information can lead to competitive disadvantages, leakage of confidential business plans, or exposure of personal data of meeting participants, potentially violating GDPR requirements. While the vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability, the unauthorized disclosure risk can undermine trust in project management processes and compliance postures. Organizations in sectors with high confidentiality requirements, such as finance, government, and critical infrastructure, are particularly at risk. The ease of exploitation by any authenticated user with minimal privileges increases the attack surface, especially in large organizations with many users and complex permission structures. The lack of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the potential for future abuse.

CWE-284Improper Access Control (opens in a new tab)
Pillar weaknessCWE Top 25 (2025): #19OWASP Top 10 A01:2025: Broken Access Control (opens in a new tab)
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
MITRE discourages mapping vulnerabilities to this broad entry; the root cause is usually a more specific weakness.
Architecture and Design · Operation
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Architecture and Design · Separation of Privilege
Compartmentalize the system to have "safe" areas where trust boundaries can be unambiguously drawn. Do not allow sensitive data to go outside of the trust boundary and always be careful when interfacing with a compartment outside of the safe area.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
Docker Security (opens in a new tab)
Third Party Javascript Management (opens in a new tab)
Virtual Patching (opens in a new tab)
Authorization (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V1.4.4 (opens in a new tab)
V1.4.5 (opens in a new tab)
V1.10.1 (opens in a new tab)
Attack patterns
Embedding Scripts within Scripts (opens in a new tab)
Modification of Windows Service Configuration (opens in a new tab)
Malicious Root Certificate (opens in a new tab)
Intent Spoof (opens in a new tab)
WebView Exposure (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 17 Jan 2026, 07:50 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-284

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