Vulnerability Description
Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Prior to version 1.4.0, there is a stored XSS vulnerability in the ticket comment editor. A low-privilege authenticated user could run arbitrary JavaScript in an admin’s browser, exfiltrate the admin’s cookies/CSRF token, and hijack their session. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.0.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Horilla | Horilla | < 1.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Mmo-kali/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2025-59832/2025-08-Horilla_VulneraExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/security/advisories/GHSA-8x78-6q9gExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/security/advisories/GHSA-8x78-6q9gExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-59832?
CVE-2025-59832 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Prior to version 1.4.0, there is a stored XSS vulnerability in the ticket comment editor. A low-privilege authenticated user ...
How severe is CVE-2025-59832?
CVE-2025-59832 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-59832?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Horilla Horilla.