CVE-2026-112001 ProjectSend 2.0.0 before 2.7.0 Incorrect Authorization via Users API Token Abilities
Attackers with restricted API tokens can modify owner credentials and bypass two-factor authentication to gain full administrative access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-112001?
CVE-2026-112001 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in ProjectSend, published on 18 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ProjectSend 2.0.0 before 2.7.0 contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability that allows restricted API token holders to change the token owner's credentials via PATCH /api/v1/users/{user}. Attackers with a token limited to manage_users and edit_users can set a new owner password, clear two-factor authentication, and sign in interactively with the owner's full role permissions.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-112001?
How do I fix CVE-2026-112001?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-112001 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-112001 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-112001 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7c3c-3r99-phc3, GHSA-j5cp-r8pr-m5cr.