CVE-2026-96795 Details
Description
Horilla is an HR and CRM software. Prior to 2.0.0, HorillaListView.export_data in horilla_views/generic/cbv/views.py accepts an authenticated user's columns POST parameter, takes field_tuple[1], interpolates it into dynamic_fn_str as Python source, and passes the generated function definition to exec(). A crafted string that remains valid under ast.literal_eval can inject Python syntax into a default argument evaluated during function definition, allowing arbitrary operating-system commands to execute with the application process privileges, including root privileges in the shipped Docker image. This issue is fixed in version 2.0.0.
A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Horilla HR and CRM software versions through 1.6.1. The issue arises in the list-view export feature, where the 'columns' POST parameter is accepted from authenticated users. The vulnerability allows injection of Python syntax into a dynamically created function definition, which is then executed using 'exec()'. This exploitation occurs with the application's process privileges, including root access in the provided Docker image.
Users are advised to upgrade to Horilla version 2.0.0, where this vulnerability has been fixed. The updated version is available on the Docker Hub as 'horilla/horilla-hr:2.0.0'.
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Assessed Sep 25, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/horilla/horilla-hr/security/advisories/GHSA-5g4v-4rv4-r26f | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
| https://github.com/horilla/horilla-hr/releases/tag/2.0.0 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/horilla/horilla-hr/security/advisories/GHSA-5g4v-4rv4-r26f | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Horilla | <= 1.6.1 (semver) |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |