CVE-2025-8172 itsourcecode Employee Management System index.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 25 Jul 2025 Updated 28 Jul 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin login to access or modify database contents in the Employee 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-2025-8172?

CVE-2025-8172 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode Employee Management System, published on 25 Jul 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in itsourcecode Employee Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/index.php. The manipulation of the argument Username leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-8172?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Clivedelacruz Employee Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8172?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8172 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-2025-8172 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-8172 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-782m-97fg-54p5.