CVE-2019-25317
CVE-2019-25317 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kimai with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
- CVSS v4: 5.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-19417
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Kimai
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Kimai 2 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into timesheet descriptions. Attackers can insert SVG-based XSS payloads in the description field to execute arbitrary JavaScript when the page is loaded and viewed by other users.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25317?
- Kimai 2 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into timesheet descriptions. Attackers can insert SVG-based XSS payloads in the description field to execute arbitrary JavaScript when the page is loaded and viewed by other users.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25317?
- CVE-2019-25317 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-25317 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-25317?
- CVE-2019-25317 affects Kimai. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-25317?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2019-25317 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2019-25317 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19417.
- When was CVE-2019-25317 published?
- CVE-2019-25317 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/kevinpapst/kimai2
- https://github.com/kevinpapst/kimai2/pull/962
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47286
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kimai-persistent-cross-site-scripting-xss
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kimai:kimai:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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