Vulnerability Description
An issue in OrangeHRM v.5.7 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via UserService.php and the checkForOldHash function. Authentication decisions may be made via PHP loose-equality comparisons if a specific MD5 value is present in the credential store. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because an adversary has no way to place the specific MD5 value into the credential store (unless they already have full privileges) and because the specific MD5 value would not realistically be present otherwise.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Orangehrm | Orangehrm | 5.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/hexomedin3/advisories/tree/main/CVE-2025-44040Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.7Release Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-44040?
CVE-2025-44040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). An issue in OrangeHRM v.5.7 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via UserService.php and the checkForOldHash function. Authentication decisions may be made via PHP loose-equality comparisons if a...
How severe is CVE-2025-44040?
CVE-2025-44040 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-44040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Orangehrm Orangehrm.