Kimai
CVE-2019-25317
MEDIUM
GHSA-9278-6hcj-2p4j
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 6.4 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Public exploit/POC available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into timesheet descriptions. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Kimai 2 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into timesheet descriptions. Attackers can insert SVG-based XSS payloads in the description field to execute arbitrary JavaScript when the page is loaded and viewed by other users. [CVSS 6.4 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in composer
Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.
Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Kimai. Kimai 2 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into timesheet descriptions. Attackers can insert SVG-based XSS payloads in the description field to execute arbitrary JavaScript when the page is loaded and viewed by other users.
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Severity by source
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
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4DescriptionCVE.org
Kimai 2 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into timesheet descriptions. Attackers can insert SVG-based XSS payloads in the description field to execute arbitrary JavaScript when the page is loaded and viewed by other users.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Kimai 2 should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2019-25317, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 6.4. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
Account takeover in Kimai time-tracking software (versions <= 2.57.0) stems from the official Docker image shipping a pu
kimai2 is vulnerable to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'). Rated crit
Kimai is a web-based multi-user time-tracking application. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotel
Kimai versions prior to 2.46.0 contain an overly permissive Twig sandbox configuration in the export functionality that
Kimai versions prior to 2.51.0 lack proper customer-level access controls in the invoice API endpoint, allowing any user
Kimai is a web-based multi-user time-tracking application. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remot
kimai2 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remot
kimai2 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remot
Authorization bypass in the Kimai open-source time-tracking application before 2.56.0 lets any authenticated user holdin
Password reset links in Kimai before 2.58.0 function as persistent authentication credentials because the LoginLink HMAC
Authorization bypass in Kimai's QuickEntry controller allows authenticated network users holding view_other_timesheet an
Kimai's Twig sandbox exposes server-wide secrets through an unrestricted config() function in administrator-uploaded inv