CVE-2026-28515 openDCIM <= 23.04 Missing Authorization in install.php

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Authenticated users can modify LDAP configuration in openDCIM due to missing authorization checks in installer scripts.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-28515?

CVE-2026-28515 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in openDCIM, published on 27 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

openDCIM version 23.04, through commit 4467e9c4, contains a missing authorization vulnerability in install.php and container-install.php. The installer and upgrade handler expose LDAP configuration functionality without enforcing application role checks. Any authenticated user can access this functionality regardless of assigned privileges. In deployments where REMOTE_USER is set without authentication enforcement, the endpoint may be accessible without credentials. This allows unauthorized modification of application configuration.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28515?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opendcim Opendcim.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28515?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-28515 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-2026-28515 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-28515 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mg2w-x76x-59h8.

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