2026-02-07 21:59CVE-2026-25568VulnCheck
PUBLISHED5.2CWE-863

WeKan < 8.19 allowPrivateOnly Setting Enforcement Bypass

WeKan versions prior to 8.19 contain an authorization logic vulnerability where the instance configuration setting allowPrivateOnly is not sufficiently enforced at board creation time. When allowPrivateOnly is enabled, users can still create public boards due to incomplete server-side enforcement.

Problem type

Affected products

WeKan

WeKan

< 8.19 - AFFECTED

References

GitHub Security Advisories

GHSA-mxjf-259r-3r76

WeKan versions prior to 8.19 contain an authorization logic vulnerability where the instance...

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mxjf-259r-3r76

WeKan versions prior to 8.19 contain an authorization logic vulnerability where the instance configuration setting allowPrivateOnly is not sufficiently enforced at board creation time. When allowPrivateOnly is enabled, users can still create public boards due to incomplete server-side enforcement.

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