CVE-2026-80193
Kimai before 2.62.0 Authorization Bypass via QuickEntry
Description
Kimai before 2.62.0 fails to validate create_other_timesheet permission in the QuickEntry controller when creating new timesheets. Authenticated users with view_other_timesheet and edit_other_timesheet permissions can create timesheet records for team members by submitting the QuickEntry form, bypassing authorization checks enforced elsewhere.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 26, 2026, 5:18 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 31, 2026, 8:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| 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 version 2.62.0 or later.
- Verify timesheet creation permissions.
- Ensure strict authorization checks are enforced.
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-2026-80193.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/kimai/kimai/security/advisories/GHSA-2w7f-x78f-89q2 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kimai-before-2.62.0-authorization-bypass-via-quickentry |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-80193', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-28T22:42:16.825659Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Kimai before 2.62.0 fails to validate create_other_timesheet permission in the QuickEntry controller when creating new timesheets. Authenticated users with view_other_timesheet and edit_other_timesheet permissions can create timesheet records for team members by submitting the QuickEntry form, bypassing authorization checks enforced elsewhere. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-862 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/80xxx/CVE-2026-80193.json">CVE-2026-80193</a> Added Reference https://github.com/kimai/kimai/security/advisories/GHSA-2w7f-x78f-89q2 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kimai-before-2.62.0-authorization-bypass-via-quickentry