CVE-2026-5238 itsourcecode Payroll Management System Parameter view_employee.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the view_employee.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-2026-5238?
CVE-2026-5238 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 weakness has been identified in itsourcecode Payroll Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /view_employee.php of the component Parameter Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument ID can lead to sql injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5238?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5238?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5238 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-2026-5238 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-5238 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3cpc-j68r-gc8v.