Kimai: Pre-2FA KIMAI_SESSION cookie grants full authenticated REST API access, bypassing TOTP
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-52827
Summary
Kimai: Pre-2FA KIMAI_SESSION cookie grants full authenticated REST API access, bypassing TOTP
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for kimai/kimai. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether kimai/kimai is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 7.1.
Sources
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