Vulnerability Description
Kimai is an open-source time tracking application. Prior to 2.58.0, the official Docker image sets APP_SECRET to the public value change_this_to_something_unique in Dockerfile, and .docker/entrypoint.sh neither replaces nor rejects that value before Symfony uses it as kernel.secret. An unauthenticated attacker who reaches a deployment that did not override APP_SECRET, knows a username, correctly guesses the account ID associated with that username, and targets an account without active two-factor authentication can forge HMAC-protected authentication artifacts, including KIMAI_REMEMBER cookies and login links, to access the account without its password. The updated entrypoint generates and persists a random secret when no safe operator-provided value exists. This issue is fixed in version 2.58.0.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/kimai/kimai/commit/31a8f887a5cda517db7b4320a7ad997c87d08601
- https://github.com/kimai/kimai/pull/5952
- https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.58.0
- https://github.com/kimai/kimai/security/advisories/GHSA-jr9p-4h4j-6c58
- https://www.kimai.org/en/security/ghsa-jr9p-4h4j-6c58
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-52824?
CVE-2026-52824 is a documented vulnerability. Kimai is an open-source time tracking application. Prior to 2.58.0, the official Docker image sets APP_SECRET to the public value change_this_to_something_unique in Dockerfile, and .docker/entrypoint....
How severe is CVE-2026-52824?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-52824. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-52824?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.