CVE-2025-59525
Medium
Description
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.1
Exploit probability—
ProductHorilla
PublishedSep 24, 2025
First seenSep 24, 2025
How to fix
Update
- horilla horilla1.4.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| horilla horilla | v < 1.4.0 | 1.4.0 |
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