CVE-2026-94149 in HRM OS
Summary
by MITRE • 09/21/2026
A vulnerability was identified in Omega Solution HRM OS up to 20260717. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /role-permission/permission of the component Role Permission Retrieval Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument roleId leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/21/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within Omega Solution HRM OS, specifically affecting versions up to the build dated 20260717. It impacts a critical component known as the Role Permission Retrieval Endpoint, which is responsible for managing access controls and user privileges within the application. The core of the issue lies in an unknown function associated with the file path /role-permission/permission. This endpoint serves as a gateway for retrieving permission sets linked to specific roles, making it a high-value target for attackers seeking to escalate privileges or bypass security restrictions.
The technical flaw is characterized by improper control over resource identifiers, specifically involving the roleId argument passed during API requests. When an attacker manipulates this identifier, they can exploit logic errors in how the server validates and processes role-based access controls. This misconfiguration allows unauthorized entities to potentially retrieve permissions for roles they are not assigned to, or modify permission structures without proper authorization checks. The vulnerability stems from a failure to enforce strict validation on input parameters that dictate resource ownership and access rights, leading to an insecure direct object reference scenario where the system trusts client-supplied identifiers without sufficient server-side verification of legitimacy.
From an operational perspective, this flaw enables remote exploitation by unauthenticated or low-privileged users who can interact with the API endpoint. Since the exploit is publicly available, the risk landscape has shifted from theoretical vulnerability to active threat. Attackers leveraging this weakness could gain unauthorized access to sensitive administrative functions, view confidential employee data tied to specific roles, or alter permission sets to grant themselves elevated privileges within the HRM system. This compromises the confidentiality and integrity of the entire human resources management infrastructure, potentially leading to significant organizational disruption and regulatory non-compliance regarding data protection standards such as GDPR or HIPAA if personal identifiable information is exposed.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which describes Improper Access Control, specifically reflecting issues related to insecure direct object references where identifiers are used without proper authorization checks. In the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this flaw facilitates techniques associated with Privilege Escalation and Collection, allowing adversaries to move laterally within the network by gaining higher-level access through compromised application credentials or API tokens. The lack of response from the vendor despite early contact exacerbates the risk, leaving organizations using affected versions without official patches or guidance for remediation.
Mitigation strategies must focus on immediate defensive measures given the absence of a vendor patch. Administrators should implement strict input validation and sanitization routines that verify the roleId against an authorized list associated with the current user session before processing any requests to the /role-permission/permission endpoint. Implementing robust access control policies at the API gateway level can also help by restricting direct manipulation of role identifiers through rate limiting, IP whitelisting for administrative endpoints, and enforcing multi-factor authentication for sensitive operations. Additionally, organizations should monitor logs for anomalous patterns in permission retrieval requests that deviate from normal user behavior to detect potential exploitation attempts in real-time until a permanent fix is developed or the software version is updated by alternative means if available through community forks or third-party support channels.