CVE-2026-25935 — api
Fix: go-vikunja/vikunja@dd0b82fCVE-2026-25935 is a CWE-80 vulnerability in code.vikunja.io/api. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.
Vikunja Affected by XSS Via Task Preview
Exploitation Status
Proof-of-concept exploit code exists
- CISA’s SSVC triage found public proof-of-concept exploit code for this CVE, though no confirmed active exploitation.
- A successful exploit gives an attacker total control of the affected component, not partial access.
Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for CVE-2026-25935.
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
Real-World Exposure
code.vikunja.io/apiReal-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Go packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.
Description
Summary
The task preview component creates a unparented div. The div's innerHtml is set to the unescaped description of the task
Details
In the TaskGlanceTooltip.vue it temporarily creates a div and sets the innerHtml to the description here. Since there is no escaping on either the server or client side, a malicious user can share a project, create a malicious task, and cause an XSS on hover.
PoC
- Create a project
- Create a task with any description
- Use the api to update the task with a description containing unescaped HTML (ex:
<img src=x onerror="alert(localStorage.getItem('token'))"> - Share the project with any permission level
- Send malicious project to user and ask them to view task
Impact
Any user on an instance can cause an XSS on another
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐹Go | code.vikunja.io/api | all versions | No fix |
Affected Products
vikunjavikunjaDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for code.vikunja.io/api, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of code.vikunja.io/api for CVE-2026-25935. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2026-25935 in your dependencies?
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