CVE-2024-4596: Kimai information disclosure vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2024-4596: Kimai information disclosure vulnerability. Affects kimai/kimai versions < 2.16.0. Fixed in 2.16.0. How to fix ↓
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Background
Kimai is an open-source time-tracking software that helps businesses track the time spent on various projects and tasks. It provides features such as project management, invoicing, and reporting. The Session Handler component in Kimai up to version 2.15.0 is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the Session Handler component of Kimai allows an attacker to manipulate the PHPSESSIONID argument, leading to information disclosure. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, but the complexity of the attack is high, making exploitation difficult. The impact of this vulnerability is considered low, as it only results in information disclosure. The vulnerability has been assigned the identifier CVE-2024-4596.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2.16.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
The information disclosure vulnerability in Kimai's Session Handler component can be addressed by upgrading to version 2.16.0. It is recommended to apply the upgrade to ensure the security of the software. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Kimai is an open-source time-tracking software used for project management, invoicing, and reporting.
The vulnerability allows for information disclosure, but the impact is considered low.
Yes, the vulnerability can be exploited remotely.
The complexity of the attack is high, making exploitation difficult.
To fix this vulnerability, upgrade to version 2.16.0 of Kimai.
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