SQL Injection Vulnerability in itsourcecode Payroll Management System
CVE-2026-5238

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Itsourcecode

Status
Payroll Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-5238?

A vulnerability has been discovered in the itsourcecode Payroll Management System version 1.0, specifically within the file /view_employee.php. This weakness is related to the handling of the 'ID' parameter, which can be manipulated to perform an SQL injection attack. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely, which may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the database. Publicly available exploits indicate the severity and potential impact of this flaw, necessitating prompt action to secure the affected system.

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-2026-5238 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/354389
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/354389/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/780475
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

s1incere (VulDB User)
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