SQL Injection in Code-Projects Payroll Management System

CVE-2025-2854

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in code-projects Payroll Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file update_employee.php. The manipulation of the argument emp_type leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well.

EPSS: 0.005 (38.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2854?
CVE-2025-2854 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Code-Projects Payroll Management System, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2025-03-27.
How severe is CVE-2025-2854?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.