CVE-2025-59525: Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-59525?

horilla: upgrade to 1.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-59525 being exploited?

CVE-2025-59525 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-59525 affect?

CVE-2025-59525 affects horilla. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Prior to version 1.4.0, improper sanitization across the application allows XSS via uploaded SVG (and via allowed ), which can be chained to execute JavaScrip

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2025-59525 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting horilla. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Prior to version 1.4.0, improper sanitization across the application allows XSS via uploaded SVG (and via allowed <embed>), which can be chained to execute JavaScript whenever users view impacted content (e.g., announcements). This can result in admin account takeover. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.0.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-434
Published	2025-09-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: horilla

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-09-24 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

horilla horilla UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4.0

Fixed in: 1.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy horilla || rpm -q horilla || horilla --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade horilla

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade horilla

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-59525?

horilla: upgrade to 1.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-59525 being exploited?

CVE-2025-59525 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-59525 affect?

CVE-2025-59525 affects horilla. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Prior to version 1.4.0, improper sanitization across the application allows XSS via uploaded SVG (and via allowed <embed>), which can be chained to execute JavaScrip

How urgent is CVE-2025-59525?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-59832 CRITICAL 9.9 UPGRADE Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS)
CVE-2025-48868 HIGH 7.2 DOWNGRADE Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS)
CVE-2026-3050 LOW 3.5 UPGRADE A flaw has been found in horilla-opensource horilla up to 1.0.2
CVE-2026-3049 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was detected in horilla-opensource horilla up to 1.0.2
CVE-2026-24039 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS)

References

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