CVE-2026-24037 Details
Description
Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). In version 1.4.0, the has_xss() function attempts to block XSS by matching input against a set of regex patterns. However, the regexes are incomplete and context-agnostic, making them easy to bypass. Attackers are able to redirect users to malicious domains, run external JavaScript, and steal CSRF tokens that can be used to craft CSRF attacks against admins. This issue has been fixed in version 1.5.0.
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Horilla Human Resource Management System (HRMS) version 1.4.0. The issue arises in the has_xss() function, which attempts to prevent XSS by matching input against a set of regular expression patterns. However, these patterns are incomplete and context-agnostic, allowing attackers to easily bypass them. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables attackers to redirect users to malicious domains, execute external JavaScript, and steal CSRF tokens, which can be used to launch CSRF attacks against administrators.
Users can upgrade to Horilla version 1.5.0, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 22, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/releases/tag/1.5.0 | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/security/advisories/GHSA-rqw5-fjm4-rgvm | [email protected] | ExploitVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| horilla horilla | 1.4.0 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 22, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |