CVE-2025-9743 in Human Resource Integrated System
Summary
by MITRE • 09/01/2025
A security flaw has been discovered in code-projects Human Resource Integrated System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file login_attendance2.php. Performing manipulation of the argument employee_id/date results in sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/04/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-9743 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the code-projects Human Resource Integrated System version 1.0. This security weakness specifically affects the login_attendance2.php file, which serves as a critical component for employee attendance tracking and authentication within the human resources management platform. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly handle user-supplied data, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors seeking unauthorized access to the system's underlying database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper parameter handling within the employee_id and date arguments of the login_attendance2.php script. When these parameters are manipulated through crafted input sequences, the application fails to properly escape or validate the data before incorporating it into sql query constructions. This allows attackers to inject malicious sql commands that can be executed within the context of the database server, potentially enabling full database compromise. The vulnerability manifests as a classic sql injection attack vector where user-controllable inputs directly influence sql statement execution flow.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform unauthorized database operations including data exfiltration, modification of employee records, and potential privilege escalation within the system. The remote exploitability of this vulnerability means that attackers can leverage this flaw from any location without requiring physical access to the system infrastructure. Given that the exploit has been publicly released, the window for potential exploitation is significantly reduced, making immediate remediation critical for organizations utilizing this specific version of the human resource integrated system.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and sanitization measures, parameterized queries, and comprehensive code review processes to address similar issues across their codebase. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws in software applications, and corresponds to ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes the exploitation of vulnerabilities for unauthorized access. System administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions to detect and prevent exploitation attempts while conducting thorough vulnerability assessments to identify additional sql injection vulnerabilities within their human resource management systems and related applications.