CVE-2026-24035
CVE-2026-24035 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Horilla with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-4215
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Horilla
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). An Improper Access Control vulnerability exists in Horilla HR Software starting in version 1.4.0 and prior to version 1.5.0, allowing any authenticated employee to upload documents on behalf of another employee without proper authorization. This occurs due to insufficient server-side validation of the employee_id parameter during file upload operations, allowing any authenticated employee to upload document in behalf of any employee. Version 1.5.0 fixes the issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-24035?
- Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). An Improper Access Control vulnerability exists in Horilla HR Software starting in version 1.4.0 and prior to version 1.5.0, allowing any authenticated employee to upload documents on behalf of another employee without proper authorization. This occurs due to insufficient server-side validation of the employee_id parameter during file upload operations, allowing any authenticated employee to upload document in behalf of any employee. Version 1.5.0 fixes the issue.
- How severe is CVE-2026-24035?
- CVE-2026-24035 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-24035 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-24035?
- CVE-2026-24035 affects Horilla. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-24035?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-24035 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-24035 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4215.
- When was CVE-2026-24035 published?
- CVE-2026-24035 was published on 2026-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i00-NnipvxH8bGY-SyqEjnDQfxIbVGRR/view?usp=sharing
- https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/releases/tag/1.5.0
- https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/security/advisories/GHSA-fm3f-xpgx-8xr3
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:horilla:horilla:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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