Improper Authentication in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System Employee Endpoint
CVE-2026-108972

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sourcecodester
Status
Human Resource Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-108972?

A vulnerability in the SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0 has been identified, specifically within the Employee Endpoint’s session_start function in the controller/employee.php file. This vulnerability allows for improper authentication due to the manipulation of parameters like role, pfimg, and EmpId. Exploiting this issue could enable unauthorized remote access, posing significant security risks. As the exploit has been publicly disclosed, it is critical for users of this system to take immediate action to safeguard their applications.

Affected Version(s)

Human Resource 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-2026-108972 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/416791
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/416791/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-108972
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
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

SanthoshKumar (VulDB User)
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