What is CVE-2025-59525?

Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Prior to version 1.4.0, improper sanitization across the application allows XSS via uploaded SVG (and via allowed ), which can be chained to execute JavaScript whenever users view impacted content (e.g., announcements). This can result in admin account takeover. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.0.

How severe is CVE-2025-59525?

CVE-2025-59525 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-2025-59525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-59525?

CVE-2025-59525 affects Horilla. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59525?

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

Does CVE-2025-59525 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-59525 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31071.

When was CVE-2025-59525 published?

CVE-2025-59525 was published on 2025-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-59525

CVE-2025-59525 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v4: 7.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-31071
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Horilla
Published: 2025-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Prior to version 1.4.0, improper sanitization across the application allows XSS via uploaded SVG (and via allowed <embed>), which can be chained to execute JavaScript whenever users view impacted content (e.g., announcements). This can result in admin account takeover. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-59525?: Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Prior to version 1.4.0, improper sanitization across the application allows XSS via uploaded SVG (and via allowed <embed>), which can be chained to execute JavaScript whenever users view impacted content (e.g., announcements). This can result in admin account takeover. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.0.
How severe is CVE-2025-59525?: CVE-2025-59525 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-2025-59525 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-59525?: CVE-2025-59525 affects Horilla. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59525?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-59525 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-59525 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31071.
When was CVE-2025-59525 published?: CVE-2025-59525 was published on 2025-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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