CVE-2026-29794
Vikunja has Rate-Limit Bypass for Unauthenticated Users via Spoofed Headers
Description
Vikunja is an open-source self-hosted task management platform. Starting in version 0.8 and prior to version 2.2.0, unauthenticated users are able to bypass the application's built-in rate-limits by spoofing the `X-Forwarded-For` or `X-Real-IP` headers due to the rate-limit relying on the value of `(echo.Context).RealIP`. Unauthenticated users can abuse endpoints available to them for different potential impacts. The immediate concern would be brute-forcing usernames or specific accounts' passwords. This bypass allows unlimited requests against unauthenticated endpoints. Version 2.2.0 patches the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
March 20, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 20, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Vikunja to version 2.2.0 or later.
- Remove or sanitize custom HTTP headers.
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-2026-29794.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/go-vikunja/vikunja/security/advisories/GHSA-m547-hp4w-j6jx | |
| https://vikunja.io/changelog/vikunja-v2.2.0-was-released |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Vikunja is an open-source self-hosted task management platform. Starting in version 0.8 and prior to version 2.2.0, unauthenticated users are able to bypass the application's built-in rate-limits by spoofing the `X-Forwarded-For` or `X-Real-IP` headers due to the rate-limit relying on the value of `(echo.Context).RealIP`. Unauthenticated users can abuse endpoints available to them for different potential impacts. The immediate concern would be brute-forcing usernames or specific accounts' passwords. This bypass allows unlimited requests against unauthenticated endpoints. Version 2.2.0 patches the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-807 Added Reference https://github.com/go-vikunja/vikunja/security/advisories/GHSA-m547-hp4w-j6jx Added Reference https://vikunja.io/changelog/vikunja-v2.2.0-was-released