OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software. A Local File Read (LFR) vulnerability exists in the work package PDF export functionality of OpenProject prior to version 16.6.4. By uploading a specially crafted SVG file (disguised as a PNG) as a work package attachment, an attacker can exploit the backend image processing engine (ImageMagick). When the work package is exported to PDF, the backend attempts to resize the image, triggering the ImageMagick text: coder. This allows an attacker to read arbitrary local files that the application user has permissions to access (e.g., /etc/passwd, all project configuration files, private project data, etc.). The attack requires permissions to upload attachments to a container that can be exported to PDF, such as a work package. The issue has been patched in version 16.6.4. Those who are unable to upgrade may apply the patch manually.
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Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:30:00 +0000

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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:openproject:openproject:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:15:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:45:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Openproject
Openproject openproject
Vendors & Products Openproject
Openproject openproject

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Description OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software. A Local File Read (LFR) vulnerability exists in the work package PDF export functionality of OpenProject prior to version 16.6.4. By uploading a specially crafted SVG file (disguised as a PNG) as a work package attachment, an attacker can exploit the backend image processing engine (ImageMagick). When the work package is exported to PDF, the backend attempts to resize the image, triggering the ImageMagick text: coder. This allows an attacker to read arbitrary local files that the application user has permissions to access (e.g., /etc/passwd, all project configuration files, private project data, etc.). The attack requires permissions to upload attachments to a container that can be exported to PDF, such as a work package. The issue has been patched in version 16.6.4. Those who are unable to upgrade may apply the patch manually.
Title OpenProject is Vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read via ImageMagick SVG Coder
Weaknesses CWE-200
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2026-01-13T20:07:53.470Z

Reserved: 2026-01-07T21:50:39.533Z

Link: CVE-2026-22600

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-01-13T20:07:50.732Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-01-10T02:15:48.743

Modified: 2026-01-14T22:25:56.047

Link: CVE-2026-22600

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-01-12T14:36:32Z

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