Advisories for Golang/Code.vikunja.io/Api package

2026

Vikunja Vulnerable to Account Takeover via Password Reset Token Reuse

Summary A critical business logic vulnerability exists in the password reset mechanism of vikunja/api that allows password reset tokens to be reused indefinitely. Due to a failure to invalidate tokens upon use and a critical logic bug in the token cleanup cron job, reset tokens remain valid forever. This allows an attacker who intercepts a single reset token (via logs, browser history, or phishing) to perform a complete, persistent account …

Vikunja: Stored XSS via Unsanitized SVG Attachment Upload Leads to Token Exposure

Details 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 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 …

Vikunja has Reflected HTML Injection via filter Parameter in its Projects Module

Vikunja is an open-source self-hosted task management platform with 3,300+ GitHub stars. A reflected HTML injection vulnerability exists in the Projects module where the filter URL parameter is rendered into the DOM without output encoding when the user clicks "Filter." While <script> and <iframe> are blocked, <svg>, <a>, and formatting tags (<h1>, <b>, <u>) render without restriction — enabling SVG-based phishing buttons, external redirect links, and content spoofing within the …

Vijkunja has Weak Password Policy Combined with Persistent Sessions After Password Change

Summary The application allows users to set weak passwords (e.g., 1234, password) without enforcing minimum strength requirements. Additionally, active sessions remain valid after a user changes their password. An attacker who compromises an account (via brute-force or credential stuffing) can maintain persistent access even after the victim resets their password. Details Weak passwords are accepted during registration and password change. No minimum length or strength validation is enforced. After changing …