CVE-2026-9451: code-projects Employee Management System applyleaveprocess.php sql injection
A weakness has been identified in code-projects Employee Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /process/applyleaveprocess.php. This manipulation of the argument ID causes sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Modify /process/applyleaveprocess.php to validate and sanitize the incoming 'ID' parameter (e.g., enforce integer-only) and replace any dynamic SQL concatenation with parameterized queries / prepared statements to eliminate SQL injection.
code-projects Employee Management System 1.0 (/process/applyleaveprocess.php) ID parameter handling = validate as integer; use parameterized queries / prepared statements - Compensating control
Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) or input-filtering rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting /process/applyleaveprocess.php and, where feasible, restrict access to the endpoint to trusted IP ranges or internal networks.
- Operational
Review application and database logs for suspicious requests or successful injections against /process/applyleaveprocess.php. If any signs of compromise are found, rotate database credentials and any affected secrets, and rebuild or restore impacted components from known-good backups.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-9451?
CVE-2026-9451 is a vulnerability in the Code-projects Employee Management System that allows for SQL injection through the applyleaveprocess.php file.
What is the severity of CVE-2026-9451?
The severity of CVE-2026-9451 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.3.
How can I fix CVE-2026-9451?
To fix CVE-2026-9451, ensure proper input validation and use prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.
What are the consequences of CVE-2026-9451?
Exploiting CVE-2026-9451 can lead to unauthorized access to the database and potential data manipulation or leakage.
Which versions of Code-projects Employee Management System are affected by CVE-2026-9451?
CVE-2026-9451 affects version 1.0 of the Code-projects Employee Management System.