How severe is CVE-2024-12138?

CVE-2024-12138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-12138 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12138?

CVE-2024-12138 affects Horilla. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12138?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-12138 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12138 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50623.

When was CVE-2024-12138 published?

CVE-2024-12138 was published on 2024-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12138

CVE-2024-12138 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Horilla with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50623
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Horilla
Published: 2024-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in horilla up to 1.2.1. This vulnerability affects the function request_new/get_employee_shift/create_reimbursement/key_result_current_value_update/create_meetings/create_skills. The manipulation leads to deserialization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12138?: A vulnerability classified as critical was found in horilla up to 1.2.1. This vulnerability affects the function request_new/get_employee_shift/create_reimbursement/key_result_current_value_update/create_meetings/create_skills. The manipulation leads to deserialization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-12138?: CVE-2024-12138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-12138 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12138?: CVE-2024-12138 affects Horilla. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12138?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12138 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12138 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50623.
When was CVE-2024-12138 published?: CVE-2024-12138 was published on 2024-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:horilla:horilla:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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