CVE-2026-14219 in Humanist Digital Human Resources
Summary
by MITRE • 08/04/2026
URL redirection to untrusted site ('open redirect') vulnerability in Bilin Software and Informatics Consultancy Inc. HUMANIST Digital Human Resources allows Phishing.
This issue affects HUMANIST Digital Human Resources: from 26.0 before 26.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/04/2026
The vulnerability in question represents a critical open redirect flaw within the HUMANIST Digital Human Resources platform developed by Bilin Software and Informatics Consultancy Inc. This security weakness allows attackers to manipulate URL redirection mechanisms to direct users toward malicious external domains, creating an ideal environment for phishing attacks and social engineering campaigns. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions 26.0 and earlier of the software, with a patch released in version 26.1 to address the issue.
The technical implementation of this flaw stems from inadequate input validation within the application's redirect handling functionality. When users encounter links or navigation elements that should facilitate legitimate redirects, the system fails to properly verify whether the target URL originates from trusted domains. This oversight creates a pathway for malicious actors to craft specially formatted URLs that appear legitimate but ultimately redirect users to attacker-controlled websites. The vulnerability manifests when the application processes redirect parameters without sufficient sanitization or domain verification checks.
From an operational perspective, this open redirect vulnerability significantly increases the attack surface for organizations utilizing the HUMANIST platform. Attackers can exploit this weakness by embedding malicious redirect URLs in phishing emails, compromised website links, or social media posts that appear to originate from trusted sources within the organization. Users who click on these deceptive links may be redirected to fraudulent websites designed to harvest login credentials, personal information, or financial data. The impact extends beyond simple credential theft as attackers can leverage this capability to establish persistent access vectors or deploy additional malware payloads.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-601, which specifically addresses URL redirect vulnerabilities and the potential for open redirects to enable phishing attacks. This weakness falls under the broader category of web application security flaws that facilitate man-in-the-middle attacks and user deception techniques. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1566.001 (Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment) and T1566.002 (Phishing: Spearphishing Link), as it enables attackers to create convincing phishing campaigns that leverage the legitimate application's interface to gain user trust.
Effective mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust input validation mechanisms that verify redirect destinations against a whitelist of approved domains before executing any redirection operations. Organizations must ensure that all URL parameters are properly sanitized and validated, with particular attention to ensuring that redirect targets originate from known and trusted sources. Additionally, implementing proper HTTP headers such as X-Frame-Options and Content Security Policy directives can help prevent malicious sites from being embedded within legitimate application interfaces. Regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire application stack, ensuring comprehensive protection against redirect-based attacks that could compromise user data and organizational security posture.