CVE-2026-21879 (GCVE-0-2026-21879)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2026-01-08 00:51
Modified
2026-01-08 18:34
CWE
  • CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Summary
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.
Impacted products
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kanboard kanboard Version: < 1.2.49
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