CVE-2025-3039 code-projects Payroll Management System add_employee.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 31 Mar 2025 Updated 1 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the add_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-2025-3039?

CVE-2025-3039 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. Affected is an unknown function of the file /add_employee.php. The manipulation of the argument lname/fname leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch 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-2025-3039?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Payroll Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-3039?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-3039 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-2025-3039 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-3039 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h9jw-2p4c-9c62.