Vikunja: Every /api/v2 pre-auth endpoint is unthrottled on a stock install while its /api/v1 twin is rate limited

Date Oct 9, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Go ยท code.vikunja.io/api
CVE CVE-2026-91972
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-91972

Summary

Vikunja: Every /api/v2 pre-auth endpoint is unthrottled on a stock install while its /api/v1 twin is rate limited

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for code.vikunja.io/api. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 49% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether code.vikunja.io/api is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.7. EPSS probability: 0.6%; percentile: 49%.

Sources

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