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CVE-2026-96795

8.8 · HIGH

Horilla is an HR and CRM software.

Published Sep 25, 2026CWE-94EPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2026-96795 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Horilla is an HR and CRM software. Prior to 2.0.0, HorillaListView.export_data in horilla_views/generic/cbv/views.py accepts an authenticated user's columns POST parameter, takes field_tuple[1], interpolates it into dynamic_fn_str as Python source, and passes the generated function definition to exec(). A crafted string that remains valid under ast.literal_eval can inject Python syntax into a default argument evaluated during function definition, allowing arbitrary operating-system commands to execute with the application process privileges, including root privileges in the shipped Docker image. This issue is fixed in version 2.0.0.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/horilla/horilla-hr/releases/tag/2.0.0GitHubgithub.com/horilla/horilla-hr/security/advisories/GHSA-5g4v-4rv4-r26fGitHubgithub.com/horilla/horilla-hr/security/advisories/GHSA-5g4v-4rv4-r26f

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-96795?

CVE-2026-96795 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-96795?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-96795?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-96795?

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