CVE-2026-39349
OrangeHRM Uses AES-ECB for Sensitive Data Encryption Enables Pattern Disclosure
Description
OrangeHRM is a comprehensive human resource management (HRM) system. From 5.0 to 5.8, OrangeHRM Open Source encrypts certain sensitive fields with AES in ECB mode, which preserves block-aligned plaintext patterns in ciphertext and enables pattern disclosure against stored data. This vulnerability is fixed in 5.8.1.
INFO
Published Date :
April 7, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 10, 2026, 7:32 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OrangeHRM to version 5.8.1.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-39349.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/security/advisories/GHSA-g29m-3jgj-gprg | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:orangehrm:orangehrm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.0 up to (excluding) 5.8.1 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/security/advisories/GHSA-g29m-3jgj-gprg Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OrangeHRM is a comprehensive human resource management (HRM) system. From 5.0 to 5.8, OrangeHRM Open Source encrypts certain sensitive fields with AES in ECB mode, which preserves block-aligned plaintext patterns in ciphertext and enables pattern disclosure against stored data. This vulnerability is fixed in 5.8.1. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-326 Added Reference https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/security/advisories/GHSA-g29m-3jgj-gprg