CVE-2026-80193

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.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	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

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-08-26 05:18

Updated : 2026-08-31 20:52

NVD link : CVE-2026-80193

Mitre link : CVE-2026-80193

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-80193

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-862

Missing Authorization

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