CVE-2025-3038 code-projects Payroll Management System view_account.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 31 Mar 2025 Updated 1 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in view_account.php to read or modify payroll data in the Payroll 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-2025-3038?

CVE-2025-3038 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 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /view_account.php. The manipulation of the argument salary_rate leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-3038?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Payroll Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-3038?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-3038 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-2025-3038 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-3038 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6jg2-8qrr-fq2q.