Wekan
CVE-2026-1897
MEDIUM
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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3DescriptionCVE.org
A vulnerability was found in WeKan up to 8.20. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file server/methods/positionHistory.js of the component Position-History Tracking. The manipulation results in missing authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. Upgrading to version 8.21 can resolve this issue. The patch is identified as 55576ec17722db094835470b386162c9a662fb60. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
AnalysisAI
WeKan versions up to 8.20 contain an authorization bypass in the position history tracking functionality that allows authenticated remote attackers to access sensitive information without proper permissions. The vulnerability exists in the server/methods/positionHistory.js file and can be exploited by any user with login credentials. Upgrading to version 8.21 or later resolves this issue.
Technical ContextAI
Classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). Affects Wekan. A vulnerability was found in WeKan up to 8.20. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file server/methods/positionHistory.js of the component Position-History Tracking. The manipulation results in missing authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. Upgrading to version 8.21 can resolve this issue. The patch is identified as 55576ec17722db094835470b386162c9a662fb60. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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Same weakness CWE-862 – Missing Authorization
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