CVE-2026-16764
LOW
2,1
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
MEDIUM
6,3
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: low
MEDIUM
6,5
Source: [email protected]
Access Vector: network
Access Complexity: low
Authentication: single
Confidentiality: partial
Integrity: partial
Availability: partial
Description
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A vulnerability was identified in OWASP DefectDojo 2.59.0. This issue affects the function UserSerializer of the file dojo/api_v2/serializers.py of the component API/Web. Such manipulation of the argument is_staff leads to improper privilege management. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Upgrading to version 2.58.3 and 3.0.0 is capable of addressing this issue. The name of the patch is 68a272f299d096249fd3ba9c2676bf69012857bf. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component. 2.59.0 was not intended to be released and has been removed.
266
Incorrect Privilege Assignment
DraftCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
269
Improper Privilege Management
DraftCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/commit/68a272f299d096249fd3ba9c…
https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/pull/14952
https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/releases/tag/3.0.0
https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/security/advisories/GHSA-w2j3-x…
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16764
https://vuldb.com/submit/861317
https://vuldb.com/vuln/382629
https://vuldb.com/vuln/382629/cti