CVE-2026-25566: WeKan < 8.19 Cross-board Card Move Without Destination Authorization

Published Feb 7, 2026
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Updated

WeKan versions prior to 8.19 contain an authorization vulnerability in card move logic. A user can specify a destination board/list/swimlane without adequate authorization checks for the destination and without validating that destination objects belong to the destination board, potentially enabling unauthorized cross-board moves.

Affected Software

2 affected components
wekan/wekan<8.19
Wekan project Wekan<8.19

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WeKan to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.19
  2. Compensating control

    Restrict the ability to perform cross-board card moves (e.g., via application access controls/permissions) until WeKan is upgraded to 8.19, to reduce exposure to unauthorized destination moves.

Event History

Feb 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 23, 58106
Event
via FIRST·08:59 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-25566?

The severity of CVE-2026-25566 is classified as medium, indicating a moderate risk associated with the vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-25566?

To fix CVE-2026-25566, upgrade WeKan to version 8.19 or later, which includes the necessary authorization checks.

3

What does CVE-2026-25566 affect?

CVE-2026-25566 affects WeKan versions prior to 8.19, specifically involving the card move functionality.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-25566?

CVE-2026-25566 is an authorization vulnerability that allows a user to move cards to a destination without proper permission checks.

5

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2026-25566?

Users running WeKan versions prior to 8.19 are vulnerable to CVE-2026-25566 due to the lack of destination authorization in card movement.

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