What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-48869?

CVE-2025-48869 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Horilla are affected by CVE-2025-48869?

Organizations using Horilla face notable risk from CVE-2025-48869, a improper access control vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-48869?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-48869. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-48869?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Horilla CVE-2025-48869

HIGH

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2025-09-24 security-advisories@github.com

Authentication Bypass Horilla

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:14 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Sep 29, 2025 - 14:05 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Sep 24, 2025 - 18:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Unauthenticated users can access uploaded resume files in Horilla 1.3.0 by directly guessing or predicting file URLs. These files are stored in a publicly accessible directory, allowing attackers to retrieve sensitive candidate information without authentication. At time of publication there is no known patch.

AnalysisAI

Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Unauthenticated users can access uploaded resume files in Horilla 1.3.0 by directly guessing or predicting file URLs. These files are stored in a publicly accessible directory, allowing attackers to retrieve sensitive candidate information without authentication. At time of publication there is no known patch. Affected products include: Horilla.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.