Auth bypass in Go-Vikunja Vikunja
CVE-2026-33316
Vikunja is an open-source self-hosted task management platform. Prior to version 2.2.0, a flaw in Vikunja’s password reset logic allows disabled users to regain access to their accounts. The `ResetPassword()` function sets the user’s status to `StatusActive` after a successful password reset without verifying whether the account was previously disabled. By requesting a reset token through `/api/v1/user/password/token` and completing the reset via `/api/v1/user/password/reset`, a disabled user can reactivate their account and bypass administrator-imposed account disablement. Version 2.2.0 patches the issue.
EPSS: 0.004 (29.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Go-vikunja Vikunja — versions < 2.2.0
- Vikunja
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-33316?
- CVE-2026-33316 is a high-severity vulnerability in Go-Vikunja Vikunja, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-03-24.
- How severe is CVE-2026-33316?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.