Authorization Bypass in OWASP DefectDojo Affects Remote Attackers
CVE-2026-7510

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Owap

Status
Defectdojo
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-7510?

A vulnerability in OWASP DefectDojo affects versions up to 2.55.4, specifically within the Benchmark/Engagement/Product/Survey component. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate certain functions, resulting in the potential for an authorization bypass. The exploit can be executed remotely, making it a significant concern for users of the product. To mitigate this issue, users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 2.56.0, which includes a patch labeled eb6120a379185d37eb1af17b69bb5614a830ab1f.

Affected Version(s)

DefectDojo 2.55.0

DefectDojo 2.55.1

DefectDojo 2.55.2

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-2026-7510 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/360317
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360317/cti
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/submit/803751
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
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

noname1337 (VulDB User)
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