CVE-2026-5237 itsourcecode Payroll Management System Parameter manage_user.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the manage_user.php parameter to read or modify payroll data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-5237?
CVE-2026-5237 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode Payroll Management System, published on 31 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security flaw has been discovered in itsourcecode Payroll Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /manage_user.php of the component Parameter Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5237?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5237?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5237 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-2026-5237 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-5237 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rhw4-526h-9947.