CVE-2025-40682 SQL injection vulnerability in Human Resource Management System

High 8.7 Published 29 Jul 2025 Updated 29 Jul 2025

An attacker can retrieve, create, update, and delete database records via SQL injection in the city and state parameters.

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-2025-40682?

CVE-2025-40682 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Human Resource Management System, published on 29 Jul 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in Human Resource Management System version 1.0, which allows an attacker to retrieve, create, update and delete databases via the “city” and “state” parameters in the /controller/ccity.php endpoint.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-40682?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Human Resource Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-40682?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-40682 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-2025-40682 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-40682 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fw89-hr7j-cx8r.