opf openproject up to 17.3.1 Password Validation /api/v3/users/me unverified password change

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in opf openproject up to 17.3.1 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/v3/users/me of the component Password Validation Handler. The manipulation results in unverified password change. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-44733. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in opf openproject up to 17.3.1. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code of the file /api/v3/users/me of the component Password Validation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unverified password change vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-620. When setting a new password for a user, the product does not require knowledge of the original password, or using another form of authentication. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

OpenProject is open-source, web-based project management software. Prior to 17.3.2 and 17.4.0, Business Logic Error on OpenProject through PATCH request to /api/v3/users/me permits to bypass password requirements. A password validation flaw in the change password behavior allows attackers to change a user's password only with an active session takeover. This vulnerability is fixed in 17.3.2 and 17.4.0.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-44733 since 05/07/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1552 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 17.3.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 5.9
CNA Vector (GitHub_M): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unverified password change
CWE: CWE-620 / CWE-640
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: openproject 17.3.2

Timelineinfo

05/07/2026 CVE reserved
06/26/2026 +50 days Advisory disclosed
06/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-px7f-cj9f-7m4m
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-44733 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-44733
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-374406

Entryinfo

Created: 06/26/2026 22:36
Changes: 06/26/2026 22:36 (66)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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