CVE-2026-34717: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in opf openproject
OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software. Prior to version 17.2.3, the =n operator in modules/reporting/lib/report/operator.rb:177 embeds user input directly into SQL WHERE clauses without parameterization. This issue has been patched in version 17.2.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
OpenProject versions before 17.2.3 contain an SQL injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. Specifically, the =n operator in the reporting module directly incorporates user input into SQL WHERE clauses without parameterization, enabling an attacker to manipulate SQL queries. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-34717 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, indicating critical severity. The issue was addressed by the vendor in OpenProject version 17.2.3.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized SQL command execution, resulting in partial loss of confidentiality, high impact on data integrity, and high impact on availability of the affected system. The vulnerability requires network access with low privileges and no user interaction, making it highly exploitable remotely.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix for this vulnerability is available in OpenProject version 17.2.3. Users and administrators should upgrade to version 17.2.3 or later to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2026-34717: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in opf openproject
Description
OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software. Prior to version 17.2.3, the =n operator in modules/reporting/lib/report/operator.rb:177 embeds user input directly into SQL WHERE clauses without parameterization. This issue has been patched in version 17.2.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
OpenProject versions before 17.2.3 contain an SQL injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. Specifically, the =n operator in the reporting module directly incorporates user input into SQL WHERE clauses without parameterization, enabling an attacker to manipulate SQL queries. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-34717 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, indicating critical severity. The issue was addressed by the vendor in OpenProject version 17.2.3.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized SQL command execution, resulting in partial loss of confidentiality, high impact on data integrity, and high impact on availability of the affected system. The vulnerability requires network access with low privileges and no user interaction, making it highly exploitable remotely.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix for this vulnerability is available in OpenProject version 17.2.3. Users and administrators should upgrade to version 17.2.3 or later to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-30T18:41:20.753Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ceb0a7e6bfc5ba1df381ef
Added to database: 04/02/2026, 18:08:39 UTC
Last enriched: 04/09/2026, 22:48:39 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 136
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