CVE-2026-70561: TestLink 1.9.20 and prior Authenticated IDOR via attachmentdownload.php

Published Aug 7, 2026
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Updated

TestLink 1.9.20 and prior contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability that allows any authenticated user, including low-privilege guest accounts, to read arbitrary attachments by supplying an integer attachment ID to the attachmentdownload.php handler without any project or role authorization check. Attackers can enumerate sequential integer IDs through the attachment download endpoint to retrieve file contents from private projects they have no membership in, bypassing the per-project access control model and exposing test specifications, requirements documents, execution evidence, and other sensitive uploaded files across the entire installation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
TestLink TestLink<=1.9.20

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade TestLink to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.9.20
  2. Compensating control

    Restrict access to attachmentdownload.php so only users with explicit authorization to the attachment (project/role membership per the per-project access model) can download attachments by ID.

Event History

Aug 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-70561?

The severity of CVE-2026-70561 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-70561?

To fix CVE-2026-70561, upgrade TestLink to version 1.9.21 or later which addresses the identified vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-70561?

CVE-2026-70561 is an insecure direct object reference vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to attachments.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-70561?

Any authenticated user, including low-privilege guest accounts, is affected by CVE-2026-70561.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2026-70561?

The impact of CVE-2026-70561 is that it allows unauthorized users to read arbitrary attachments, leading to potential data exposure.

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