CVE-2026-9542 CodeAstro Leave Management System add_staff.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the add_staff.php email_id parameter to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2026-9542?
CVE-2026-9542 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in CodeAstro Leave Management System, published on 26 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A weakness has been identified in CodeAstro Leave Management System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /admin/add_staff.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument email_id can lead to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-9542?
How do I fix CVE-2026-9542?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-9542 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-2026-9542 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-9542 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jmrp-7jjm-qhcc.