CVE-2026-29828
Cross-Site Scripting in DooTask 1.6.27 ProjectDesc Input
Publication date: 2026-03-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: MITRE
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| dootask | dootask | to 1.6.27 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-29828 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in DooTask version 1.6.27. It occurs in the /manage/project/<id> endpoint, specifically within the "projectDesc" input field, which does not properly sanitize or escape user input.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are stored on the server and later executed in the browsers of other users who access the affected page.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "The vulnerability can lead to attackers executing malicious scripts in the context of other users' browsers when they visit the affected page. This can result in unauthorized actions such as stealing session cookies, hijacking user accounts, defacing the web interface, or performing actions on behalf of the victim."}] [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
The vulnerability is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in DooTask version 1.6.27, specifically in the /manage/project/<id> endpoint within the projectDesc input field. Detection involves testing this input field for improper sanitization by injecting typical XSS payloads and observing if the scripts are stored and executed when the page is accessed.
There are no specific detection commands provided in the resources. However, manual testing can be performed by submitting payloads such as <script>alert(1)</script> in the projectDesc field and then accessing the page to see if the script executes.
Additionally, monitoring HTTP requests to the /manage/project/<id> endpoint and inspecting responses for unescaped user input can help identify the vulnerability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include upgrading DooTask to a version later than 1.6.27 where the vulnerability is fixed, if available.
If an upgrade is not immediately possible, restrict access to the /manage/project/<id> page to trusted users only and sanitize or validate input on the projectDesc field to prevent script injection.
Backing up your data before applying any updates or changes is recommended.
Use the DooTask management commands to stop the service (`./cmd down`), apply updates (`./cmd update`), and restart the service (`./cmd up`) after mitigation steps.