CVE-2026-25568
Authorization Bypass in WeKan Allows Unauthorized Public Board Creation
Publication date: 2026-02-07
Last updated on: 2026-02-10
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wekan_project | wekan | to 8.19 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-863 | The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Wekan versions prior to 8.19 and involves an authorization logic flaw. Specifically, the instance configuration setting called allowPrivateOnly is not properly enforced when users create boards. Even if allowPrivateOnly is enabled to restrict board creation to private boards only, users can still create public boards because the server-side enforcement is incomplete.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that users can bypass intended restrictions and create public boards even when the system is configured to allow only private boards. This could lead to unintended exposure of sensitive or private information to unauthorized users.
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?
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