CVE-2025-2854 code-projects Payroll Management System update_employee.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 27 Mar 2025 Updated 28 Mar 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the update_employee.php file to read or modify payroll data.

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-2025-2854?

CVE-2025-2854 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Payroll Management System, published on 27 Mar 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in code-projects Payroll Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file update_employee.php. The manipulation of the argument emp_type leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-2854?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Payroll Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2854?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-2854 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-2025-2854 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-2854 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fffw-r3h2-v6wq.