CVE-2023-53957
Kimai 1.30.10 SameSite Cookie Vulnerability Session Hijacking
Description
Kimai 1.30.10 contains a SameSite cookie vulnerability that allows attackers to steal user session cookies through malicious exploitation. Attackers can trick victims into executing a crafted PHP script that captures and writes session cookie information to a file, enabling potential session hijacking.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 19, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 19, 2026, 9:53 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Kimai to the latest version.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
- Review and reinforce SameSite cookie configurations.
- Monitor for unauthorized session access.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-53957.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/1.30.10 | Product Release Notes |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51278 | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kimai-samesite-cookie-vulnerability-session-hijacking | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:kimai:kimai:1.30.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/1.30.10 Types: Product, Release Notes Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51278 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kimai-samesite-cookie-vulnerability-session-hijacking Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Kimai 1.30.10 contains a SameSite cookie vulnerability that allows attackers to steal user session cookies through malicious exploitation. Attackers can trick victims into executing a crafted PHP script that captures and writes session cookie information to a file, enabling potential session hijacking. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-1275 Added Reference https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/1.30.10 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51278 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kimai-samesite-cookie-vulnerability-session-hijacking