Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24010 affects Horilla HRMS before version 1.5.0. An authenticated user could upload a malicious HTML file disguised as a profile picture and use phishing to steal credentials, potentially taking over accounts. The issue is patched in Horilla 1.5.0.
Executive priority
Prioritize patching if Horilla is used for HR data or employee self-service. Account takeover in an HRMS can expose sensitive employee records and enable further internal abuse. Treat as high priority, but there is no provided evidence of active exploitation.
Technical view
The vulnerability is an HTML/file upload injection issue in horilla-opensource Horilla versions earlier than 1.5.0. The advisory describes an authenticated attacker uploading HTML content that can be served to victims as a fake login prompt. Reported impact includes confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise, with CVSS 8.8.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Horilla HRMS below 1.5.0 are exposed, especially where normal users can upload profile pictures or access uploaded file URLs. Exposure depends on whether Horilla is deployed and whether affected upload behavior is reachable by authenticated users.
Exploitation context
The source describes phishing-assisted account takeover, but the CVE is not listed as KEV and no provided source states active exploitation. The attack requires an authenticated user and victim trust in a hosted uploaded file URL.
Researcher notes
Key evidence comes from the GitHub advisory and CVE record. Affected versions are listed as Horilla before 1.5.0. The CVSS vector says UI:N, while the narrative describes phishing and a victim visiting a URL; assess real-world risk using the advisory details.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Horilla to version 1.5.0 or later.
- Review the GitHub security advisory and release notes for vendor guidance.
- Limit upload permissions where operationally feasible until patched.
- Educate Horilla users to avoid re-authenticating through unexpected file links.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Horilla deployments and record installed versions.
- Confirm all instances are running version 1.5.0 or later.
- Review uploaded profile files for unexpected HTML content.
- Verify uploaded profile images are not served as executable HTML.
- Check access logs for suspicious uploaded-file URLs shared to users.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/security/advisories/GHSA-5jfv-gw8w-49h3CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/releases/tag/1.5.0CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Use of Function with Inconsistent Implementations
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
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