SQL Injection Vulnerability in Kimai by Kimai GmbH
CVE-2013-10033
9.3CRITICAL
Key Information:
- Vendor
Kimai Project
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 31 July 2025
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2013-10033?
An SQL injection vulnerability exists in Kimai versions 0.9.2.x through the db_restore.php endpoint. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to submit arbitrary SQL queries via the dates[] POST parameter. Under certain environmental conditions, this can lead to file write capabilities through the INTO OUTFILE statement, which may enable remote code execution by allowing the execution of PHP payloads saved in the web-accessible temporary directory.
Affected Version(s)
Kimai 0.9.2.x
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
CVSS V4
Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None
Timeline
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
drone