CVE-2007-5931: The reDirect function in lib/controllers/RepViewController.php in OrangeHRM before 2.2.2 does not verify th...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-5931 concerns OrangeHRM before 2.2.2. A controller function reportedly failed to check user privileges, potentially letting remote attackers access data they should not see. Because OrangeHRM holds HR information, exposure could affect sensitive employee data. Public details are sparse and the CVE notes unknown provenance. Organizations running legacy OrangeHRM versions earlier than 2.2.2 are the likely exposed population. Exposure is more concerning if the application is internet-facing or accessible to many low-privilege users. Treat as a targeted legacy-application cleanup item. Prioritize quickly if OrangeHRM stores sensitive employee data, is externally reachable, or cannot be upgraded. Lack of technical detail reduces certainty but not the potential business impact. Mitigation focus: Identify any OrangeHRM deployments and confirm their versions.; Upgrade OrangeHRM installations older than 2.2.2, or follow current vendor guidance.; Restrict network access to legacy OrangeHRM instances until remediation is complete..

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Jun 28, 2026, 21:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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