How severe is CVE-2025-40686?

CVE-2025-40686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-40686 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-40686?

CVE-2025-40686 affects Oretnom23 Human Resource Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-40686?

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

Does CVE-2025-40686 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-40686 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-22990.

When was CVE-2025-40686 published?

CVE-2025-40686 was published on 2025-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-40686

CVE-2025-40686 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oretnom23 Human Resource Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v4: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-22990
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Oretnom23 Human Resource Management System
Published: 2025-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Human Resource Management System version 1.0. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser by sending a malicious URL through the 'employeeid' parameter in/detailview.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40686?: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Human Resource Management System version 1.0. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser by sending a malicious URL through the 'employeeid' parameter in/detailview.php.
How severe is CVE-2025-40686?: CVE-2025-40686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-40686 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-40686?: CVE-2025-40686 affects Oretnom23 Human Resource Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-40686?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-40686 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-40686 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-22990.
When was CVE-2025-40686 published?: CVE-2025-40686 was published on 2025-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-human-resource-management-system

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oretnom23:human_resource_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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