SQL Injection Vulnerability in Code-Projects Payroll Management System
CVE-2025-2854

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Code-projects
Status
Payroll Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A significant SQL injection vulnerability exists in the update_employee.php file of Code-Projects Payroll Management System 1.0. This flaw arises from improper handling of an unspecified argument known as emp_type, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, potentially compromising the security of sensitive data. Public disclosure of the exploit raises concerns about the urgency of patching, as other parameters may also be susceptible to similar attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Payroll Management System 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-2854 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2025-2854 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.301501
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.301501
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.522479
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

samlo (VulDB User)
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