CVE-2026-71483 Horilla: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Employee Filter View
An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of authenticated users via a crafted link in the employee filter view, potentially stealing session data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-71483?
CVE-2026-71483 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in horilla-hr, published on 25 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Horilla is an HR and CRM software. Prior to 1.6.0, the search parameter at /employee/employee-filter-view is reflected by jQuery .html() in employee/templates/employee_nav.html without HTML neutralization. An external attacker can craft and deliver a link that causes JavaScript to execute when an authenticated employee or administrator reaches the employee filter, allowing access to browser-visible session data and actions with the victim's application privileges. This issue is fixed in version 1.6.0.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-71483?
How do I fix CVE-2026-71483?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-71483 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-71483 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-71483 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rw86-x8hq-xgwh.