CVE-2026-24035: Horilla has Improper Access Control Issue that Allows Unauthorized Document Upload on Behalf of Another Employee

Published Jan 22, 2026
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Updated

Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). An Improper Access Control vulnerability exists in Horilla HR Software starting in version 1.4.0 and prior to version 1.5.0, allowing any authenticated employee to upload documents on behalf of another employee without proper authorization. This occurs due to insufficient server-side validation of the employeeid parameter during file upload operations, allowing any authenticated employee to upload document in behalf of any employee. Version 1.5.0 fixes the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Horilla Horilla HR Software>=1.4.0<1.5.0
Horilla horilla=1.4.0

Event History

Jan 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 20, 58071
Event
via FIRST·11:17 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-24035?

CVE-2026-24035 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized document uploads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-24035?

To fix CVE-2026-24035, upgrade to Horilla HR Software version 1.5.0 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2026-24035?

CVE-2026-24035 affects Horilla HR Software versions 1.4.0 up to, but not including, 1.5.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-24035?

CVE-2026-24035 is an Improper Access Control vulnerability.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-24035 have on the system?

CVE-2026-24035 allows unauthorized users to upload documents on behalf of other employees, which can lead to data integrity issues.

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