WeKan up to 8.18 Custom Translation translationBody.js setCreateTranslation improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WeKan up to 8.18. It has been classified as critical. The impacted element is the function setCreateTranslation of the file client/components/settings/translationBody.js of the component Custom Translation Handler. This manipulation causes improper authorization. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-2209. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WeKan up to 8.18. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function setCreateTranslation of the file client/components/settings/translationBody.js of the component Custom Translation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-2209. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 8.19 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch f244a43771f6ebf40218b83b9f46dba6b940d7de is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-5820). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WeKan 8.19
Patch: f244a43771f6ebf40218b83b9f46dba6b940d7de

Timelineinfo

02/08/2026 Advisory disclosed
02/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/12/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: f244a43771f6ebf40218b83b9f46dba6b940d7de
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-2209 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-2209
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-344923
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/08/2026 02:19
Updated: 02/12/2026 08:47
Changes: 02/08/2026 02:19 (58), 02/08/2026 05:15 (30), 02/09/2026 12:27 (1), 02/12/2026 08:47 (11)
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Submitter: MegaManSec
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

  • Submit #752269: Wekan <8.20 IDOR in setCreateTranslation. Non-admin could change Custom Tran (by MegaManSec)

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