CVE-2026-32698: OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software

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CRITICAL 9.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-32698 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting openproject. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software. Versions prior to 16.6.9, 17.0.6, 17.1.3, and 17.2.1 are vulnerable to an SQL injection attack via a custom field's name. When that custom field was used in a Cost Report, the custom field's name was injected into the SQL query without proper sanitation. This allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands during the generation of a Cost Report. As custom fields can only

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-03-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: openproject

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-18 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: < 16.6.9 · >= 17.0.0 and < 17.0.6 · >= 17.1.0 and < 17.1.3 · 17.2.0

Fixed in: 16.6.9, 17.0.6, 17.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 17.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openproject || rpm -q openproject || openproject --version

2. UPGRADE to 16.6.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openproject

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openproject

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 17.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openproject sudo apt install openproject=<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold openproject

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list openproject sudo dnf downgrade openproject-<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add openproject

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-32698?

openproject: upgrade to 16.6.9, 17.0.6, 17.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-32698 being exploited?

CVE-2026-32698 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-32698 affect?

CVE-2026-32698 affects openproject. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software. Versions prior to 16.6.9, 17.0.6, 17.1.3, and 17.2.1 are vulnerable to an SQL injection attack via a custom field's name. When that custom field was used in a Cost Report

How urgent is CVE-2026-32698?

Priority 37/100. Critical severity

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