CVE-2026-40866 Details
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 upload endpoint allows any authenticated user to overwrite or replace or corrupt another employee’s document by changing the document ID in the upload request. This enables unauthorized modification of HR records.
A vulnerability in Horilla HRMS version 1.5.0 allows authenticated users to exploit an insecure direct object reference in the employee document upload endpoint. By altering the document ID in the upload request, users can overwrite, replace, or corrupt another employee's document. This flaw enables unauthorized modifications of HR records, as the system does not verify document ownership or modification permissions before processing the upload.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Apr 21, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 21, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/horilla/horilla-hr/security/advisories/GHSA-q2qh-v828-r4p7 | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitTechnical AnalysisVendor |
| https://github.com/horilla/horilla-hr/security/advisories/GHSA-q2qh-v828-r4p7 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitTechnical AnalysisVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | [email protected] |
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Horilla | All versions |
CPE
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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 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 21, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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