CVE-2026-80201 Kimai before 2.53.0 API Token Leakage via Invoice Template
Attackers with template creation permissions can leak API tokens by injecting method calls into Twig invoice templates in Kimai.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-80201?
CVE-2026-80201 is a low-severity code injection vulnerability in kimai, published on 25 Aug 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Kimai before 2.53.0 fails to block sensitive User methods in the Twig invoice template sandbox, allowing admins to call getApiToken() and getPlainApiToken() methods. Attackers with template creation permissions can embed these method calls in invoice templates to leak hashed API tokens in rendered invoice output.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-80201?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including kimai/kimai.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
kimai/kimai Packagist | All versions | 2.53.0 |
kimai/kimai Packagist | All versions | 2.53.0 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-80201?
Upgrade kimai/kimai to 2.53.0 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-80201 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-80201 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hqh5-vhwr-rg24, GHSA-rh42-6rj2-xwmc.