CVE-2025-48867: Horilla Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Project and Task Modules
Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Horilla HRM 1.3.0 allows authenticated admin or privileged users to inject malicious JavaScript payloads into multiple fields in the Project and Task modules. These payloads persist in the database and are executed when viewed by an admin or other privileged users through the web interface. Although the issue is not exploitable by unauthenticated users, it still poses a high risk of session hijacking and unauthorized action within high-privilege accounts. At time of publication there is no known patch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-48867?
CVE-2025-48867 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48867?
To fix CVE-2025-48867, update to the latest version of Horilla HRM that addresses this XSS vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-48867?
Authenticated admin or privileged users of Horilla HRM 1.3.0 are affected by CVE-2025-48867.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-48867?
CVE-2025-48867 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What can attackers do with CVE-2025-48867?
Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript payloads into multiple fields in the Project and Task module with CVE-2025-48867.