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CVE-2026-80197

4.3 · MEDIUM

Kimai before 2.57.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in the favorite timesheet add and remove endpoints that allows authenticated users to manipulate other users' bookmarks.

Published Aug 26, 2026CWE-639EPSS 0.26%

Overview

CVE-2026-80197 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 26, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Kimai before 2.57.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in the favorite timesheet add and remove endpoints that allows authenticated users to manipulate other users' bookmarks. Attackers can add or remove timesheet entries from another user's favorite list by referencing their timesheet identifier, enabling cross-user business-state tampering without administrative privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-80197?

CVE-2026-80197 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 26, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-80197?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-80197?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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