CVE-2026-9449: code-projects Employee Management System changepassemp.php sql injection
A vulnerability was identified in code-projects Employee Management System 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file /changepassemp.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
code-projects Employee Management System changepassemp.phpfrom your environment.If the password-change function is not required, remove or rename changepassemp.php from the webserver to eliminate the vulnerable endpoint.
- Configuration
Disable the changepassemp.php password-change endpoint (e.g., remove the route, rename the file, or block execution) until the code is fixed to prevent remote exploitation.
code-projects Employee Management System (changepassemp.php) enabled = false - Configuration
Fix the application code handling changepassemp.php to prevent SQL injection: implement server-side input validation, use parameterized queries / prepared statements, and properly escape or bind all user-supplied inputs.
code-projects Employee Management System (changepassemp.php) sql_injection_mitigation = use_prepared_statements_and_input_validation - Compensating control
Apply network-level and application-layer mitigations: restrict access to the changepassemp.php endpoint to trusted IP ranges, place it behind a VPN or internal network only, and deploy WAF/IDS rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts against the endpoint.
- Operational
Investigate logs and indicators of compromise for signs of exploitation (especially around changepassemp.php). If compromise is suspected or cannot be ruled out, rotate database and application credentials, and perform a forensic review before restoring the endpoint.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-9449?
The severity of CVE-2026-9449 is rated medium with a score of 6.3.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9449?
To fix CVE-2026-9449, you should sanitize and parameterize all SQL queries in the changepassemp.php file to prevent SQL injection.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-9449?
CVE-2026-9449 is classified as an SQL Injection vulnerability.
Is CVE-2026-9449 remotely exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2026-9449 can be exploited remotely.
What impact does CVE-2026-9449 have on the system?
CVE-2026-9449 can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of database contents.