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CVE-2025-48869: Unauthenticated Access to Resume Files in Horilla HRMS 1.3.0

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Overview

The vulnerability CVE-2025-48869 pertains to the Horilla Human Resource Management System (HRMS), a widely-used free and open-source HRMS. The issue arises when unauthenticated users can gain access to uploaded resume files by merely guessing or predicting the file URLs. This vulnerability is significant as it could lead to data leakage and potential system compromise, negatively impacting the confidentiality and integrity of the sensitive data entrusted to the HRMS.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-48869
Severity: High (7.5)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System Compromise, Data Leakage

Affected Products

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Product | Affected Versions

Horilla HRMS | 1.3.0

How the Exploit Works

The exploit takes advantage of the fact that the resume files are stored in a publicly accessible directory. An attacker does not require any authentication and can retrieve these files by directly predicting or guessing the file URLs. This vulnerability can result in the leakage of sensitive candidate information, which can be exploited for malicious purposes.

Conceptual Example Code

Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using a simple HTTP GET request:

GET /resumes/jane_doe.pdf HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com

In this example, the attacker attempts to access a resume file via a direct URL. If the file exists and the vulnerability is present, the server will return the requested file, potentially revealing sensitive candidate information.

Mitigation Guidance

At the time of publication, there is no known patch. As a temporary mitigation, it is recommended to use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS). These can help block or alert on attempts to access files directly. In the long term, it is advisable to apply a vendor patch once available.

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Disclaimer:

The information and code presented in this article are provided for educational and defensive cybersecurity purposes only. Any conceptual or pseudocode examples are simplified representations intended to raise awareness and promote secure development and system configuration practices.

Do not use this information to attempt unauthorized access or exploit vulnerabilities on systems that you do not own or have explicit permission to test.

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