CVE-2026-21879

Description

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.

Weakness classification

• security-advisories@github.com: CWE-601

Primary references

• security-advisories@github.com — Patch
• security-advisories@github.com — Release Notes
• security-advisories@github.com — Exploit, Third Party Advisory
• 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 — Exploit, Third Party Advisory