CVE-2025-59832: Horrila Stored XSS Vulnerability via Ticket Comment section

Published Sep 25, 2025
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Horilla Human Resource Management System<1.4.0
Horilla horilla<1.4.0

Event History

Sep 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-59832?

CVE-2025-59832 is classified as a low severity vulnerability due to its requirement for low-privilege authenticated user access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-59832?

To fix CVE-2025-59832, you should upgrade the Horilla Human Resource Management System to version 1.4.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-59832?

CVE-2025-59832 is a stored XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-59832?

CVE-2025-59832 affects users of the Horilla Human Resource Management System prior to version 1.4.0.

5

What could an attacker do with CVE-2025-59832?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2025-59832 to run arbitrary JavaScript in an admin's browser and potentially exfiltrate their cookies.

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