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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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6DescriptionGitHub Advisory
Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). In 1.5.0, an insecure direct object reference in the employee document viewer allows any authenticated user to access other employees’ uploaded documents by changing the document ID in the request. This exposes sensitive HR files such as identity documents, contracts, certificates, and other private employee records.
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Insecure direct object reference in Horilla HRMS 1.5.0 employee document viewer allows authenticated users to access other employees' sensitive HR files by manipulating document IDs in API requests. Successful exploitation exposes identity documents, employment contracts, certificates, and other confidential employee records. …
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| Exploitation | Requires authenticated access to Horilla HRMS 1.5.0 with low-privileged employee credentials (PR:L from CVSS vector). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | Real-world risk is MODERATE-HIGH for organizations using Horilla HRMS 1.5.0. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An employee with basic authenticated access to Horilla HRMS 1.5.0 navigates to their own employee document viewer and observes a URL or API request containing a document ID parameter (e.g., /api/documents/view?id=1234). Using browser developer tools or an HTTP proxy like Burp Suite, they systematically modify the ID parameter to sequential values (1233, 1235, 1236, etc.) and resubmit requests. … |
| Remediation | Upgrade to the patched version of Horilla HRMS specified in the GitHub Security Advisory at https://github.com/horilla/horilla-hr/security/advisories/GHSA-85cj-fwjh-fjv7. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours: Audit API access logs for document ID manipulation patterns and identify affected employees. …
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