OrangeHRM is Missing Authorization Checks in AbstractFileController Subclasses Expose Job Specification and Vacancy Attachments
Published Apr 7, 2026 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
OrangeHRM is Missing Authorization Checks in AbstractFileController Subclasses Expose Job Specification and Vacancy Attachments
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QFinch assessment
OrangeHRM is a comprehensive human resource management (HRM) system. From 5.0 to 5.8, OrangeHRM Open Source omits authorization on job specification and vacancy attachment download handlers, allowing authenticated low-privilege users to read attachments via direct reference to attachment identifiers. This vulnerability is fixed in 5.8.1.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Apr 7, 2026 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026