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CVE-2026-39346 orangehrm CVE debrief

CVE-2026-39346 is a vulnerability in OrangeHRM Open Source from version 5.0 to 5.8. Authenticated users could bypass disabled-module access controls via URL-encoded request paths. The issue is fixed in version 5.8.1. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. Administrators and users of OrangeHRM Open Source versions 5.0 to 5.8 should apply the patch to prevent unauthorized access.

Vendor
orangehrm
Product
Unknown
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-04-07
Original CVE updated
2026-07-24
Advisory published
2026-04-07
Advisory updated
2026-07-24

Who should care

Administrators and users of OrangeHRM Open Source versions 5.0 to 5.8 should apply the patch to prevent unauthorized access. This vulnerability can impact organizations using affected versions of OrangeHRM Open Source. Security teams and vulnerability management teams should review and prioritize patching.

Technical summary

The vulnerability allowed authenticated users to access functionality of modules disabled by an administrator via URL-encoded request paths. This issue has been fixed in OrangeHRM Open Source version 5.8.1. The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium severity vulnerability. The vulnerability can be exploited by bypassing disabled-module access controls. Affected versions of OrangeHRM Open Source, from 5.0 to 5.8, are susceptible to this issue. To mitigate, ensure that the patch to upgrade to version 5.8.1 is applied. Review and restrict access to sensitive modules to prevent unauthorized access. Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to the CVSS score of 5.3 and the potential for unauthorized access.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patch to upgrade to OrangeHRM Open Source version 5.8.1
  • Review and restrict access to sensitive modules
  • Monitor for suspicious activity
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-07T19:16:45.640Z and last modified on 2026-07-24T21:10:00.143Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability affects OrangeHRM Open Source versions 5.0 to 5.8. Authenticated users could bypass disabled-module access controls via URL-encoded request paths. The issue is fixed in version 5.8.1. Evidence limits suggest verifying affected deployments and reviewing official advisories.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-39346 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-39346

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-39346 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-39346

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.