CVE-2022-2723 SourceCodester Employee Management System eprocess.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 9 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in eprocess.php to read or modify database contents in SourceCodester Employee Management System.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-2723?

CVE-2022-2723 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Employee Management System, published on 9 Aug 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Employee Management System. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /process/eprocess.php. The manipulation of the argument mailuid/pwd leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-205836.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2723?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Employee Management System Project Employee Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2723?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2723 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2022-2723 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2723 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gvfr-jjgg-f37h.