CVE-2026-31974: Blind SSRF on OpenProject instance via webhooks

Published Mar 11, 2026
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Updated

OpenProject is an open-source, web-based project management software. Prior to 17.2.0, OpenProject SMTP test endpoint (POST /admin/settings/mailnotifications) accepts arbitrary host and port values and exhibits measurable differences in response behaviour depending on whether the target IP exists and whether the port is open. An attacker with access can use these timing and error distinctions to map internal hosts and identify which services/ports are reachable. Similarly, you can create webhooks in OpenProject and point them to arbitrary IPs, resulting in the same kind of SSRF issue which allows attackers to scan the internal network. This vulnerability is fixed in 17.2.0.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenProject OpenProject<17.2.0
OpenProject OpenProject<17.2.0

Event History

Mar 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-31974?

CVE-2026-31974 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized server-side requests.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-31974?

To fix CVE-2026-31974, upgrade your OpenProject installation to version 17.2.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-31974?

CVE-2026-31974 is a blind Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.

4

Which versions of OpenProject are affected by CVE-2026-31974?

OpenProject versions prior to 17.2.0 are affected by CVE-2026-31974.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2026-31974?

Attackers can potentially perform unauthorized requests to internal or external services by exploiting CVE-2026-31974.

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