CVE-2023-46245

Public Exploit
Kimai (Authenticated) SSTI to RCE by Uploading a Malicious Twig File

Description

Kimai is a web-based multi-user time-tracking application. Versions prior to 2.1.0 are vulnerable to a Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) which can be escalated to Remote Code Execution (RCE). The vulnerability arises when a malicious user uploads a specially crafted Twig file, exploiting the software's PDF and HTML rendering functionalities. Version 2.1.0 enables security measures for custom Twig templates.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.27% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: kimai kimai
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/kimai/kimai/security/advisories/GHSA-fjhg-96cp-6fcw vendor advisory exploit
https://github.com/kimai/kimai/commit/38e37f1c2e91e1acb221ec5c13f11b735bd50ae4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46245?
CVE-2023-46245 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-46245?
To fix CVE-2023-46245, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-46245 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-46245 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-46245?
CVE-2023-46245 affects kimai kimai.
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