CVE-2026-39345: OrangeHRM is a comprehensive human resource management (HRM) system

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9UPGRADE

CVE-2026-39345 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting orangehrm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OrangeHRM is a comprehensive human resource management (HRM) system. From 5.0 to 5.8, OrangeHRM Open Source fails to restrict email template file resolution to the intended plugins directory, allowing an authenticated actor who can influence the template path to read arbitrary local files. This vulnerability is fixed in 5.8.1.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-04-07
Last modified	2026-07-24

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

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-07 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

orangehrm orangehrm UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0 and < 5.8.1

Fixed in: 5.8.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade orangehrm

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison orangehrm sudo apt install orangehrm=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold orangehrm

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list orangehrm sudo dnf downgrade orangehrm-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add orangehrm

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-39345?

orangehrm: upgrade to 5.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-39345 being exploited?

CVE-2026-39345 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-2026-39345 affect?

CVE-2026-39345 affects orangehrm. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). OrangeHRM is a comprehensive human resource management (HRM) system. From 5.0 to 5.8, OrangeHRM Open Source fails to restrict email template file resolution to the intended plugins directory, allowing an authenticated actor who can influenc

How urgent is CVE-2026-39345?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

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CVE-2026-39347 LOW 2.7 UPGRADE OrangeHRM is a comprehensive human resource management (HRM) system
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