CVE-2025-2985 code-projects Payroll Management System update_account.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 31 Mar 2025 Updated 31 Mar 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the update_account.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-2025-2985?

CVE-2025-2985 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Payroll Management System, published on 31 Mar 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Payroll Management System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file update_account.php. The manipulation of the argument deduction leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack 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-2025-2985?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Payroll Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2985?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-2985 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-2025-2985 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-2985 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m6g3-c9hh-h6r9.