CVE-2026-38566: n/a
HireFlow version 1.2 lacks CSRF token validation on all state-changing POST endpoints, including password changes, candidate deletions, feedback submissions, and interview scheduling. Additionally, the SESSION_COOKIE_SAMESITE attribute is not configured, removing a browser-level defense against CSRF attacks. An attacker who tricks an authenticated user into visiting a malicious page could perform unauthorized actions on the victim's behalf. This vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.1 but currently has no known exploits in the wild and no official patch or remediation guidance published.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-38566 identifies a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in HireFlow v1.2. The application does not implement CSRF token validation on any state-changing POST endpoints, making it possible for attackers to perform unauthorized actions such as changing passwords, deleting candidate records, submitting feedback, or scheduling interviews by tricking authenticated users into visiting malicious web pages. The absence of the SESSION_COOKIE_SAMESITE attribute further weakens browser-level CSRF protections. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity with no required privileges but user interaction needed. No patch or official remediation is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows attackers to perform unauthorized state-changing actions on behalf of authenticated users, including password changes, data deletion, and data injection. This compromises user account integrity and data confidentiality within the HireFlow application. There is no indication of impact on availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should limit exposure by avoiding untrusted links while authenticated in HireFlow. Implementing CSRF token validation on all state-changing endpoints and configuring the SESSION_COOKIE_SAMESITE attribute are recommended mitigations once a patch is released.
CVE-2026-38566: n/a
Description
HireFlow version 1.2 lacks CSRF token validation on all state-changing POST endpoints, including password changes, candidate deletions, feedback submissions, and interview scheduling. Additionally, the SESSION_COOKIE_SAMESITE attribute is not configured, removing a browser-level defense against CSRF attacks. An attacker who tricks an authenticated user into visiting a malicious page could perform unauthorized actions on the victim's behalf. This vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.1 but currently has no known exploits in the wild and no official patch or remediation guidance published.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
pkg:github/stratonwebdesigners/HireFlowRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-38566 identifies a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in HireFlow v1.2. The application does not implement CSRF token validation on any state-changing POST endpoints, making it possible for attackers to perform unauthorized actions such as changing passwords, deleting candidate records, submitting feedback, or scheduling interviews by tricking authenticated users into visiting malicious web pages. The absence of the SESSION_COOKIE_SAMESITE attribute further weakens browser-level CSRF protections. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity with no required privileges but user interaction needed. No patch or official remediation is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows attackers to perform unauthorized state-changing actions on behalf of authenticated users, including password changes, data deletion, and data injection. This compromises user account integrity and data confidentiality within the HireFlow application. There is no indication of impact on availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should limit exposure by avoiding untrusted links while authenticated in HireFlow. Implementing CSRF token validation on all state-changing endpoints and configuring the SESSION_COOKIE_SAMESITE attribute are recommended mitigations once a patch is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a021042cbff5d86103d45da
Added to database: 05/11/2026, 17:22:10 UTC
Last enriched: 05/19/2026, 10:58:57 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 67
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