CVE-2022-4278 SourceCodester Human Resource Management System employeeadd.php sql injection

Medium 4.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in employeeadd.php to read or modify database records in the HR Management System.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-4278?

CVE-2022-4278 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System, published on 3 Dec 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /hrm/employeeadd.php. The manipulation of the argument empid leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-214775.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-707

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4278?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Human Resource Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4278?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4278 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-2022-4278 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-4278 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-36c4-vh5m-q4h5.

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