Vulnerability Description
Vikunja veans before 2.7.1 contains a protocol downgrade vulnerability in serverCandidates that allows on-path attackers to force plain HTTP during veans init and login. Attackers can block HTTPS ports so discovery accepts an unverified HTTP response, capturing passwords, TOTP codes or bot tokens and persisting cleartext API traffic.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/go-vikunja/vikunja/security/advisories/GHSA-wqw2-rgwv-99qx
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vikunja-veans-before-2.7.1-https-to-http-do
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-123497?
CVE-2026-123497 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Vikunja veans before 2.7.1 contains a protocol downgrade vulnerability in serverCandidates that allows on-path attackers to force plain HTTP during veans init and login. Attackers can block HTTPS port...
How severe is CVE-2026-123497?
CVE-2026-123497 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-123497?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.