What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-24035?

CVE-2026-24035 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Horilla are affected by CVE-2026-24035?

Organizations using Horilla HR Software starting in should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-24035, a improper access control vulnerability rated CVSS 4.3.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-24035?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-24035. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-24035?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running Horilla HR Software starting in and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Horilla CVE-2026-24035

MEDIUM

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2026-01-22 security-advisories@github.com

File Upload Authentication Bypass Horilla

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

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

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

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 29, 2026 - 19:02 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 22, 2026 - 04:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

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.

AnalysisAI

Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). [CVSS 4.3 MEDIUM]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). Affects Horilla. 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 a

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate file types by content. Store uploads outside web root. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.