Vikunja is an open-source self-hosted task management platform. Prior to version 2.0.0, the application allows users to upload SVG files as task attachments. SVG is an XML-based format that supports JavaScript execution through elements such as <script> tags or event handlers like onload. The application does not sanitize SVG content before storing it. When the uploaded SVG file is accessed via its direct URL, it is rendered inline in the browser under the application's origin. As a result, embedded JavaScript executes in the context of the authenticated user. Because the authentication token is stored in localStorage, it is accessible via JavaScript and can be retrieved by a malicious payload. Version 2.0.0 patches this issue.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://github.com/go-vikunja/vikunja/security/advisories/GHSA-7jp5-298q-jg98 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/user-attachments/files/25414870/Stored.XSS.Proof.of.concept.pdf | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://vikunja.io/changelog/vikunja-v2.0.0-was-released | Release Notes |
Configurations
History
05 Mar 2026, 16:35
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:vikunja:vikunja:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
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Vikunja
Vikunja vikunja |
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| References | () https://github.com/go-vikunja/vikunja/security/advisories/GHSA-7jp5-298q-jg98 - Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://github.com/user-attachments/files/25414870/Stored.XSS.Proof.of.concept.pdf - Exploit, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () https://vikunja.io/changelog/vikunja-v2.0.0-was-released - Release Notes |
27 Feb 2026, 14:06
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25 Feb 2026, 22:16
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Information
Published : 2026-02-25 22:16
Updated : 2026-03-05 16:35
NVD link : CVE-2026-27616
Mitre link : CVE-2026-27616
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-27616
JSON object : View
Products Affected
vikunja
- vikunja
CWE
CWE-79
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
