SQL Injection Vulnerability in Kimai by Kimai GmbH
CVE-2013-10033

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Kimai Project

Status
Kimai
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.

CVE-2013-10033 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2013-10033 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2013-10033 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30010
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25606
exploit

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
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