CVE-2023-53957

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1275 CWE-1275

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
kimai	kimai	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51278

Other References

https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/1.30.10 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kimai-samesite-cookie-vulnerability-session-hijacking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53957? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-53957? +

CVE-2023-53957 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53957? +

CVE-2023-53957 affects products from kimai, specifically: kimai. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53957? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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