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CVE-2026-16764

OWASP DefectDojo API/Web serializers.py UserSerializer privileges management

MEDIUM
6.3
CVSS Score
Published: July 23, 2026 at 09:30 PM UTC
Updated: October 24, 2026 at 01:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorDefectDojo

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Severity
MEDIUM6.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

DefectDojo· Owasp
95%
All versions2.59.0
Vendor states this is fixed in 2.58.3 (unaffected)
Vendor states this is fixed in 3.0.0 (unaffected)

References (8)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/382629
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/382629/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16764
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/861317
Related
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/security/advisories/GHSA-w2j3-x3j3-mm43
Issue TrackingPatch
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/pull/14952
Patch
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/commit/68a272f299d096249fd3ba9c2676bf69012857bf
Patch
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/DefectDojo/django-DefectDojo/releases/tag/3.0.0

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

6.3MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-269CWE-266

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