CVE-2026-25859: WeKan < 8.20 Migration Functionality Insufficient Permission Checks

Published Feb 7, 2026
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Updated

Wekan versions prior to 8.20 allow non-administrative users to access migration functionality due to insufficient permission checks, potentially resulting in unauthorized migration operations.

Affected Software

2 affected components
npm/wekan<8.20
Wekan project Wekan<8.20

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade wekan/wekan to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.20

Event History

Feb 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 19, 58090
Event
via FIRST·04:03 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-25859?

CVE-2026-25859 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized migration operations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-25859?

To fix CVE-2026-25859, upgrade to WeKan version 8.20 or later, which includes the necessary permission checks.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-25859?

CVE-2026-25859 affects all WeKan installations prior to version 8.20 that allow non-administrative users to access migration functionality.

4

What are the potential risks of CVE-2026-25859?

The risks of CVE-2026-25859 include unauthorized data migration and potential data loss or corruption.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-25859?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2026-25859 is to restrict non-administrative users from accessing migration functionality until an upgrade can be performed.

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