VDB-377839 · Submit #846171 · CVE-2026-15510

Leantime up to 3.8.0 API Setting::saveSetting improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Leantime up to 3.8.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Setting::saveSetting of the component API. This manipulation causes improper authorization. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-15510. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Leantime up to 3.8.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Setting::saveSetting of the component API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared by Jobyer Ahmed. It is possible to read the advisory at bytium.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-15510. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at bytium.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Name

Leantime

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/12/2026 Advisory disclosed
07/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bytium.com
Researcher: Jobyer Ahmed
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-15510 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-15510
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-377839
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/12/2026 08:03
Changes: 07/12/2026 08:03 (56)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: suffer
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

Submit #846171: Leantime Project Management System 3.8.0 Improper Authorization (by suffer)