High · published December 15, 2025
⚡ A small authorization glitch lets authenticated users go rogue—updating any user document, including team memberships, like it’s a free-for-all at a buffet! 🍽️ Think of it like a restaurant where anyone with a reservation can not just order their meal but also change others' orders—totally chaotic! This vulnerability in Wekan lets users modify sensitive information like team affiliations without proper checks, creating a recipe for disaster. An attacker with a valid account could gain unauthorized access and escalate privileges, potentially allowing them to infiltrate other teams and organizations. Imagine the havoc when a rogue user starts mingling in restricted areas, changing permissions, or pulling sensitive data—all without raising a single alarm!
Think of it like a restaurant where anyone with a reservation can not just order their meal but also change others' orders—totally chaotic! This vulnerability in Wekan lets users modify sensitive information like team affiliations without proper checks, creating a recipe for disaster. This vulnerability arises because the Wekan kanban board system lacks necessary server-side authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to update their complete user profiles, including organizational details and account status, up to version 18.15.
An attacker with a valid account could gain unauthorized access and escalate privileges, potentially allowing them to infiltrate other teams and organizations. Imagine the havoc when a rogue user starts mingling in restricted areas, changing permissions, or pulling sensitive data—all without raising a single alarm! To remediate this, upgrade to Wekan version 18.16 or higher immediately to secure the authorization checks. Additionally, review user roles and permissions to ensure they align with your security policies. You’ve got this! Patch up and reinforce your defenses to keep your teams safe! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wekan_project/wekan | < 8.16 | 8.16 |