CVE-2023-53957: Kimai 1.30.10 SameSite Cookie Vulnerability Session Hijacking

Published Dec 19, 2025
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
kimai/kimai
Kimai Kimai=1.30.10

Event History

Dec 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53957?

CVE-2023-53957 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to steal user session cookies.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-53957?

To fix CVE-2023-53957, ensure that your Kimai installation is updated to version 1.30.11 or later, which addresses the SameSite cookie vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2023-53957?

The impact of CVE-2023-53957 is that it enables session hijacking, allowing attackers to impersonate users by stealing their session cookies.

4

Which versions of Kimai are affected by CVE-2023-53957?

CVE-2023-53957 affects Kimai versions prior to 1.30.11, specifically version 1.30.10.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2023-53957?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2023-53957 by tricking users into executing a crafted PHP script, thereby capturing session cookie information.

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