CVE-2026-40486 — Kimai is an open-source time tracking application. In

CVE-2026-40486 — Kimai is an open-source time tracking application. In

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CVE-2026-40486 — Kimai is an open-source time tracking application. In versions 2.52.0 and below, the User Preferences API endpoint (PATCH /api/users/{id}/preferences) applies submitted preference values without checking the isEnabled() flag on preference objects. Although the hourly_rate and intern

What This Means For You

  • If your environment is affected by CWE-915, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-40486 updates and patches.

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🛡️ Detection Rules

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CVE-2026-40486 - Kimai User Preference Billing Rate Tampering

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Indicators of Compromise

IDTypeIndicator
CVE-2026-40486 vulnerability CVE-2026-40486
CWE-915 weakness CWE-915
Source & Attribution
Source PlatformNVD
ChannelNational Vulnerability Database
PublishedApril 18, 2026 at 02:16 UTC

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