Improper input validation in Orangehrm
CVE-2025-66225
OrangeHRM is a comprehensive human resource management (HRM) system. From version 5.0 to 5.7, the password reset workflow does not enforce that the username submitted in the final reset request matches the account for which the reset process was originally initiated. After obtaining a valid reset link for any account they can receive email for, an attacker can alter the username parameter in the final reset request to target a different user. Because the system accepts the supplied username without verification, the attacker can set a new password for any chosen account, including privileged accounts, resulting in full account takeover. This issue has been patched in version 5.8.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (6.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 6th percentile — 6.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Orangehrm — versions >= 5.0, < 5.8
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/security/advisories/GHSA-5ghw-9775-v263 (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-66225?
- CVE-2025-66225 is a high-severity vulnerability in Orangehrm, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-11-29.
- How severe is CVE-2025-66225?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.