CVE-2026-39348: OrangeHRM is a comprehensive human resource management (HRM) system

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-39348 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) 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 omits authorization on job specification and vacancy attachment download handlers, allowing authenticated low-privilege users to read attachments via direct reference to attachment identifiers. 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	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
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-2026-39348?

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

Is CVE-2026-39348 being exploited?

CVE-2026-39348 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-2026-39348 affect?

CVE-2026-39348 affects orangehrm. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). OrangeHRM is a comprehensive human resource management (HRM) system. From 5.0 to 5.8, OrangeHRM Open Source omits authorization on job specification and vacancy attachment download handlers, allowing authenticated low-privilege users to rea

How urgent is CVE-2026-39348?

Priority 16/100. 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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