CVE-2026-32703: OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software

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CRITICAL 9.0UPGRADE

CVE-2026-32703 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) 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. In versions prior to 16.6.9, 17.0.6, 17.1.3, and 17.2.1, the Repositories module did not properly escape filenames displayed from repositories. This allowed an attacker with push access into the repository to create commits with filenames that included HTML code that was injected in the page without proper sanitation. This allowed a persisted XSS attack against all members of t

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
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-2026-32703?

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

Is CVE-2026-32703 being exploited?

CVE-2026-32703 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-2026-32703 affect?

CVE-2026-32703 affects openproject. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.0). OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software. In versions prior to 16.6.9, 17.0.6, 17.1.3, and 17.2.1, the Repositories module did not properly escape filenames displayed from repositories. This allowed an attacker w

How urgent is CVE-2026-32703?

Priority 34/100. Critical severity

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