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CVE-2026-40865

Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS).

Published Apr 21, 2026CWE-284EPSS 0.23%

Overview

CVE-2026-40865 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 21, 2026.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-40865?

CVE-2026-40865 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 21, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-40865?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-40865?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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