CVE-2026-30843: GHSL-2026-044: Unauthorized Data Manipulation in Wekan - CVE-2026-30843
Wekan is an open source kanban tool built with Meteor. Versions 8.32 and 8.33 have a critical Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) issue which could allow unauthorized users to modify custom fields across boards through its custom fields update endpoints, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation. The PUT /api/boards/:boardId/custom-fields/:customFieldId endpoint in Wekan validates that the authenticated user has access to the specified boardId, but the subsequent database update uses only the custom field's id as a filter without confirming the field actually belongs to that board. This means an attacker who owns any board can modify custom fields on any other board by supplying a foreign custom field ID, and the same flaw exists in the POST, PUT, and DELETE endpoints for dropdown items under custom fields. The required custom field IDs can be obtained by exporting a board (which only needs read access), since the exported JSON includes the IDs of all board components. The authorization check is performed against the wrong resource, allowing cross-board custom field manipulation. This issue has been fixed in version 8.34.
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Wekan v8.32 is vulnerable to an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) issue (GHSL-2026-044) in the custom fields update endpoints, which could allow unauthorized users to modify custom fields across boards, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation.
— GitHub Security Lab
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-30843?
CVE-2026-30843 has a critical severity level due to its potential for unauthorized modification of custom fields.
How do I fix CVE-2026-30843?
To fix CVE-2026-30843, upgrade Wekan to version 8.34 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2026-30843?
CVE-2026-30843 affects Wekan versions 8.32 and 8.33.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-30843?
CVE-2026-30843 is classified as an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-30843?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-30843 to modify custom fields across boards without authorization.