Vulnerability Description
Vikunja is an open-source self-hosted task management platform. Starting in version 0.20.2 and prior to version 2.2.0, the `DELETE /api/v1/projects/:project/background` endpoint checks `CanRead` permission instead of `CanUpdate`, allowing any user with read-only access to a project to permanently delete its background image. Version 2.2.0 fixes the issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vikunja | Vikunja | >= 0.20.2, < 2.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/go-vikunja/vikunja/security/advisories/GHSA-564f-wx8x-878hExploitVendor Advisory
- https://vikunja.io/changelog/vikunja-v2.2.0-was-releasedRelease Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-33312?
CVE-2026-33312 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Vikunja is an open-source self-hosted task management platform. Starting in version 0.20.2 and prior to version 2.2.0, the `DELETE /api/v1/projects/:project/background` endpoint checks `CanRead` permi...
How severe is CVE-2026-33312?
CVE-2026-33312 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-33312?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vikunja Vikunja.