CVE-2026-29828: DooTask v1.6.27 has a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /manage/project/<id> page via the input

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-29828?

dootask: upgrade to newer than 1.6.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-29828 being exploited?

CVE-2026-29828 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-2026-29828 affect?

CVE-2026-29828 affects dootask. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). DooTask v1.6.27 has a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /manage/project/ page via the input field projectDesc.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-29828 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting dootask. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DooTask v1.6.27 has a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /manage/project/<id> page via the input field projectDesc.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dootask

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-20 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dootask dootask UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.27

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.27

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.27 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dootask

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-2026-29828?

dootask: upgrade to newer than 1.6.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-29828 being exploited?

CVE-2026-29828 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-2026-29828 affect?

CVE-2026-29828 affects dootask. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). DooTask v1.6.27 has a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /manage/project/<id> page via the input field projectDesc.

How urgent is CVE-2026-29828?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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