CVE-2026-33316: Vikunja is an open-source self-hosted task management platform

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-33316?

vikunja: upgrade to 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-33316 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33316 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-2026-33316 affect?

CVE-2026-33316 affects vikunja. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Vikunja is an open-source self-hosted task management platform. Prior to version 2.2.0, a flaw in Vikunja’s password reset logic allows disabled users to regain access to their accounts. The `ResetPassword()` function sets the user’s status

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-33316?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-33316 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting vikunja. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vikunja is an open-source self-hosted task management platform. Prior to version 2.2.0, a flaw in Vikunja’s password reset logic allows disabled users to regain access to their accounts. The `ResetPassword()` function sets the user’s status to `StatusActive` after a successful password reset without verifying whether the account was previously disabled. By requesting a reset token through `/api/v1/user/password/token` and completing the reset via

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284, CWE-862, CWE-863
Published	2026-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: vikunja

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-24 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vikunja vikunja UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.0

Fixed in: 2.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vikunja

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-33316?

vikunja: upgrade to 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-33316 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33316 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-2026-33316 affect?

CVE-2026-33316 affects vikunja. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Vikunja is an open-source self-hosted task management platform. Prior to version 2.2.0, a flaw in Vikunja’s password reset logic allows disabled users to regain access to their accounts. The `ResetPassword()` function sets the user’s status

How urgent is CVE-2026-33316?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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