CVE-2026-52785: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in opf openproject
OpenProject is open-source, web-based project management software. Prior to 17.3.3 and 17.4.1, there is a SQL injection in timestamps functionality. OpenProject baseline comparison allows callers to request historic work-package attributes using the timestamps parameter. This vulnerability is fixed in 17.3.3 and 17.4.1.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-52785 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the open-source project management software OpenProject. The issue exists in the timestamps parameter of the baseline comparison feature, which allows querying historic work-package attributes. Versions before 17.3.3 and 17.4.1 are affected. The vulnerability permits an attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9, indicating critical severity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor has fixed the issue in versions 17.3.3 and 17.4.1.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to high impact including full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability due to SQL injection. Attackers can manipulate database queries to access or modify sensitive information or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires network access and low privileges but no user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is fixed in OpenProject versions 17.3.3 and 17.4.1. Users should upgrade to at least these versions to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the fix in these versions. No additional mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-52785: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in opf openproject
Description
OpenProject is open-source, web-based project management software. Prior to 17.3.3 and 17.4.1, there is a SQL injection in timestamps functionality. OpenProject baseline comparison allows callers to request historic work-package attributes using the timestamps parameter. This vulnerability is fixed in 17.3.3 and 17.4.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-52785 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the open-source project management software OpenProject. The issue exists in the timestamps parameter of the baseline comparison feature, which allows querying historic work-package attributes. Versions before 17.3.3 and 17.4.1 are affected. The vulnerability permits an attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9, indicating critical severity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor has fixed the issue in versions 17.3.3 and 17.4.1.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to high impact including full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability due to SQL injection. Attackers can manipulate database queries to access or modify sensitive information or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires network access and low privileges but no user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is fixed in OpenProject versions 17.3.3 and 17.4.1. Users should upgrade to at least these versions to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the fix in these versions. No additional mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-08T17:13:43.066Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3ed4eb72d29f1837ec3432
Added to database: 06/26/2026, 19:37:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 22:24:13 UTC
Last updated: 08/09/2026, 00:41:15 UTC
Views: 83
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