How severe is CVE-2025-47789?

CVE-2025-47789 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-2025-47789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-47789?

CVE-2025-47789 affects Horilla. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-47789?

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

Does CVE-2025-47789 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-47789 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15451.

When was CVE-2025-47789 published?

CVE-2025-47789 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-47789

CVE-2025-47789 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Horilla 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-15451
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Horilla
Published: 2025-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). In versions up to and including 1.3, an attacker can craft a Horilla URL that refers to an external domain. Upon clicking and logging in, the user is redirected to an external domain. This allows the redirection to any arbitrary site, including phishing or malicious domains, which can be used to impersonate Horilla and trick users. Commit 1c72404df6888bb23af73c767fdaee5e6679ebd6 fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-47789?: Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). In versions up to and including 1.3, an attacker can craft a Horilla URL that refers to an external domain. Upon clicking and logging in, the user is redirected to an external domain. This allows the redirection to any arbitrary site, including phishing or malicious domains, which can be used to impersonate Horilla and trick users. Commit 1c72404df6888bb23af73c767fdaee5e6679ebd6 fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2025-47789?: CVE-2025-47789 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-2025-47789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-47789?: CVE-2025-47789 affects Horilla. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-47789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-47789 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-47789 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15451.
When was CVE-2025-47789 published?: CVE-2025-47789 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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