CVE-2026-1895
Improper Access Control in WeKan Attachment Storage Handler
Publication date: 2026-02-04
Last updated on: 2026-02-23
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wekan_project | wekan | to 8.21 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-266 | A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
| CWE-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a flaw found in WeKan up to version 8.20, specifically in the function applyWipLimit within the file models/lists.js of the Attachment Storage Handler component.
The flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the system in a way that leads to improper access controls.
This means that unauthorized users might gain access to resources or actions they should not have permission for.
The attack can be executed remotely, increasing the risk.
Upgrading to version 8.21 fixes this issue.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing unauthorized access due to improper access controls.
An attacker exploiting this flaw remotely could gain access to sensitive data or perform actions they are not authorized to do.
This could lead to data breaches, loss of data integrity, or disruption of services.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The recommended immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to upgrade the affected WeKan component to version 8.21, which addresses the issue.