CVE-2026-41498: Kimai is an open-source time tracking application

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-41498?

kimai: upgrade to 2.54.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-41498 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41498 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-41498 affect?

CVE-2026-41498 affects kimai. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Kimai is an open-source time tracking application. Prior to version 2.54.0, the Team API endpoints use #[IsGranted('edit_team')] instead of #[IsGranted('edit', 'team')], causing Symfony TeamVoter to abstain from voting. This removes entity-

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-41498?

Priority 21/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41498 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting kimai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Kimai is an open-source time tracking application. Prior to version 2.54.0, the Team API endpoints use #[IsGranted('edit_team')] instead of #[IsGranted('edit', 'team')], causing Symfony TeamVoter to abstain from voting. This removes entity-level ownership checks on team operations, allowing any user with the edit_team permission to modify any team, not just teams they are authorized to manage. This issue has been patched in version 2.54.0.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2026-05-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: kimai

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-08 04:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kimai kimai UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.54.0

Fixed in: 2.54.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kimai || rpm -q kimai || kimai --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.54.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kimai

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kimai

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-41498?

kimai: upgrade to 2.54.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41498 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41498 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-41498 affect?

CVE-2026-41498 affects kimai. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Kimai is an open-source time tracking application. Prior to version 2.54.0, the Team API endpoints use #[IsGranted('edit_team')] instead of #[IsGranted('edit', 'team')], causing Symfony TeamVoter to abstain from voting. This removes entity-

How urgent is CVE-2026-41498?

Priority 21/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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