CVE-2026-25859: Wekan versions prior to 8.20 allow non-administrative users to access migration functionality due to insuffici

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-25859?

wekan: upgrade to 8.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-25859 being exploited?

CVE-2026-25859 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-25859 affect?

CVE-2026-25859 affects wekan. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Wekan versions prior to 8.20 allow non-administrative users to access migration functionality due to insufficient permission checks, potentially resulting in unauthorized migration operations.

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-25859 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting wekan. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Wekan versions prior to 8.20 allow non-administrative users to access migration functionality due to insufficient permission checks, potentially resulting in unauthorized migration operations.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-02-07
Last modified	2026-07-14

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: wekan project

Last updated 2026-07-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-07 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-14 16:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wekan project wekan UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.20

Fixed in: 8.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wekan || rpm -q wekan || wekan --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wekan

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wekan

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-25859?

wekan: upgrade to 8.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-25859 being exploited?

CVE-2026-25859 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-25859 affect?

CVE-2026-25859 affects wekan. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Wekan versions prior to 8.20 allow non-administrative users to access migration functionality due to insufficient permission checks, potentially resulting in unauthorized migration operations.

How urgent is CVE-2026-25859?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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References

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