Missing Authentication in Gerapy Project Upload Endpoint by Gerapy
CVE-2026-16209

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gerapy

Status
Gerapy
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16209?

A vulnerability exists in Gerapy versions up to 0.9.13, specifically in the Project Upload Endpoint. This issue arises from a missing authentication mechanism in the file gerapy/server/core/views.py. Attackers can remotely exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the endpoint without proper verification. Users are urged to apply the patch (bd4891c60315f17611a3b7a651ffe0fba7cfe71e) to mitigate potential risks and secure their applications.

Affected Version(s)

Gerapy 0.9.0

Gerapy 0.9.1

Gerapy 0.9.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-16209 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/380025
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/380025/cti
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16209
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Galaxyn (VulDB User)
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