Vulnerability · Published Apr 7, 2026 · Assigned by GitHub_M
CVE-2026-39349OrangeHRM Uses AES-ECB for Sensitive Data Encryption Enables Pattern Disclosure
Low 2.1
In plain English
A low-severity security flaw in orangehrm from orangehrm. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 1% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 4.0)2.1Low
Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 98.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-326 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
References
- https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/security/advisories/GHSA-g29m-3jgj-gprg x_refsource_CONFIRM