CVE-2026-33335

High

Description

Vikunja is an open-source self-hosted task management platform. Starting in version 0.21.0 and prior to version 2.2.0, the Vikunja Desktop Electron wrapper passes URLs from `window.open()` calls directly to `shell.openExternal()` without any validation or protocol allowlisting. An attacker who can place a link with `target="_blank"` (or that otherwise triggers `window.open`) in user-generated content can cause the victim's operating system to open arbitrary URI schemes, invoking local applications, opening local files, or triggering custom protocol handlers. Version 2.2.0 patches the issue.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.0
Exploit probability—
ProductVikunja
PublishedMar 24, 2026
First seenMar 24, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-939CWE-939

How to fix

Update
  • vikunja vikunja2.2.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
vikunja vikunja0.21.0 ≤ v < 2.2.22.2.2

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