Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable over the network?

Yes, but only by users who have sufficient privileges within the OpenProject web interface. Exploitation occurs through crafted custom field names used in Cost Reports and subsequent features that rely on the manipulated data, such as repository checkouts.

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker typically needs full administrator privileges to create or modify custom fields and configure reports. However, once exploited, the SQL injection can be used to alter internal data in ways that exceed the normal capabilities of an administrator and may lead to code execution on the server.

What is the safest general fix pattern for this kind of vulnerability?

The most robust fix is to remove all direct string concatenation of user-controlled or dynamic identifiers in SQL and replace it with parameterized queries or carefully constrained identifier mapping. Additionally, ensure that data coming from the database is validated and normalized before being used in any filesystem or code-loading context.

Severity:

CRITICAL RISK

(9.1)

SQL Injection (CWE-89) in OpenProject Cost Report Custom Fields Leading to Code Execution

CVE-2026-32698

Published:

Mar 18, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

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Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

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Source

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

SQL Injection

CWE:

CWE-89

Impact:

Remote Code Execution via SQL Injection and Filesystem Manipulation

Severity:

CRITICAL RISK

(9.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

SQL Injection

CWE:

CWE-89

Impact:

Remote Code Execution via SQL Injection and Filesystem Manipulation

Severity:

CRITICAL RISK

(9.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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SQL Injection (CWE-89) in OpenProject Cost Report Custom Fields Leading to Code Execution

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

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HIGH

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