2026-02-07 21:58CVE-2026-25565VulnCheck
PUBLISHED5.2CWE-863

WeKan < 8.19 Read-only Board Roles Can Update Cards

WeKan versions prior to 8.19 contain an authorization vulnerability where certain card update API paths validate only board read access rather than requiring write permission. This can allow users with read-only roles to perform card updates that should require write access.

Problem type

Affected products

WeKan

WeKan

< 8.19 - AFFECTED

References

GitHub Security Advisories

GHSA-7c8j-xhpq-ww8c

WeKan versions prior to 8.19 contain an authorization vulnerability where certain card update API...

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-7c8j-xhpq-ww8c

WeKan versions prior to 8.19 contain an authorization vulnerability where certain card update API paths validate only board read access rather than requiring write permission. This can allow users with read-only roles to perform card updates that should require write access.

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https://cveawg.mitre.org/api/cve/CVE-2026-25565
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