CVE-2026-33316: Vikunja’s Improper Access Control Enables Bypass of Administrator-Imposed Account Disablement
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 /api/v1/user/password/reset, a disabled user can reactivate their account and bypass administrator-imposed account disablement.
References
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-vq4q-79hh-q767
- github.com/go-vikunja/vikunja
- github.com/go-vikunja/vikunja/commit/049f4a6be46f9460bd516f489ef9f569574bc70d
- github.com/go-vikunja/vikunja/commit/d8570c603da1f26635ce6048d6af85ede827abfb
- github.com/go-vikunja/vikunja/security/advisories/GHSA-vq4q-79hh-q767
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33316
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