CVE-2026-21879
MEDIUM WAF: Medium
CVSS 6.1
Published: 2026-01-08
CWE-601
Kanboard is project management software focused on Kanban methodology. Versions 1.2.48 and below are vulnerable to an Open Redirect attack that allows malicious actors to redirect authenticated users to attacker-controlled websites. By crafting URLs such as //evil.com, attackers can bypass the filter_var($url, FILTER_VALIDATE_URL) validation check. This vulnerability could be exploited to conduct phishing attacks, steal user credentials, or distribute malware. The issue is fixed in version 1.2.49.
WAF Coverage Analysis
Open Redirect
Medium WAF Coverage
OWASP: A01:2021 Broken Access Control
941xxx - XSS / XXE
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| kanboard | kanboard | up to 1.2.49 |
References
- github.com (Patch)
- github.com (Release Notes)
- github.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)