CVE-2026-123521
Vikunja before 2.7.1 Password Brute-Force via TOTP Disable Endpoint
Description
Vikunja before 2.7.1 contains an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability that allows session holders to brute-force account passwords via unthrottled re-authentication endpoints. Attackers with a stolen session can guess the password via /user/settings/totp/disable without lockout, then disable TOTP without a code for persistent account takeover.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 8, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 8, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Vikunja to version 2.7.1 or newer.
- Implement rate limiting on authentication endpoints.
- Enforce proper TOTP validation for disabling.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-123521.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/go-vikunja/vikunja/security/advisories/GHSA-49pj-52x6-8gpj | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vikunja-before-2.7.1-password-brute-force-via-totp-disable-endpoint |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Vikunja before 2.7.1 contains an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability that allows session holders to brute-force account passwords via unthrottled re-authentication endpoints. Attackers with a stolen session can guess the password via /user/settings/totp/disable without lockout, then disable TOTP without a code for persistent account takeover. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-307 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/123xxx/CVE-2026-123521.json">CVE-2026-123521</a> Added Reference https://github.com/go-vikunja/vikunja/security/advisories/GHSA-49pj-52x6-8gpj Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vikunja-before-2.7.1-password-brute-force-via-totp-disable-endpoint