CVE-2026-24036

Name: CVE-2026-24036
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-22T04:15:59.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-24036 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Versions 1.4.0 and above expose unpublished job postings through the /recruitment/recruitment-details// endpoint without authentication. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Horilla is a free and open source Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Versions 1.4.0 and above expose unpublished job postings through the /recruitment/recruitment-details// endpoint without authentication. The response includes draft job titles, descriptions and application link allowing unauthenticated users to view unpublished roles and access the application workflow for unpublished jobs. Unauthorized access to unpublished job posts can leak sensitive internal hiring information and cause confusion among candidates. This issue has been fixed in version 1.5.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Horilla	Horilla	1.4.0

References

https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/commit/9a585a1588431499092a49d7e82cb77daa4d99eePatch
https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/releases/tag/1.5.0Release Notes
https://github.com/horilla-opensource/horilla/security/advisories/GHSA-q4xr-w96p-3vg7Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-24036?

How severe is CVE-2026-24036?

CVE-2026-24036 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24036?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST