CVE-2026-15523 in Simple Online Leave Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/13/2026
A weakness has been identified in CodeAstro Simple Online Leave Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /SimpleOnlineLeave/admin/dashboard.php. This manipulation of the argument Name causes sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/13/2026
The vulnerability identified in CodeAstro Simple Online Leave Management System version 1.0 represents a critical sql injection flaw that compromises the system's database integrity and confidentiality. This weakness exists within the administrative dashboard component at /SimpleOnlineLeave/admin/dashboard.php, where user input parameters are inadequately sanitized before being processed by the underlying database query mechanism. The specific attack vector involves manipulation of an argument named "Name" which allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands into the system's query execution flow.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through remote code execution capabilities that enable attackers to manipulate database queries without requiring authentication or physical access to the system infrastructure. When the application processes the Name parameter in the dashboard.php file, it fails to implement proper input validation or parameterized query construction, creating an environment where sql injection attacks can succeed. This flaw directly aligns with CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a common vulnerability that allows attackers to execute unauthorized database commands, potentially leading to data theft, modification, or complete system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure as it provides attackers with extensive access rights within the application's database environment. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to employee leave records, personal identification information, and other sensitive organizational data stored within the system. The public availability of exploit code significantly amplifies the risk level, as it eliminates the need for sophisticated attack development and enables even less technically skilled threat actors to target vulnerable installations. This vulnerability affects organizations that have not implemented proper security measures such as input sanitization, parameterized queries, or web application firewalls.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate implementation of input validation controls and parameterized query execution throughout the application codebase. Security professionals must conduct comprehensive code reviews to identify similar sql injection vulnerabilities in other components of the system, particularly focusing on any files that process user-supplied data directly within database operations. The implementation of proper web application firewall rules can provide additional protection layers while the organization should consider adopting secure coding practices aligned with industry standards such as owasp top ten and iso 27001 security requirements. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing should be implemented to identify and remediate similar weaknesses before they can be exploited by malicious actors. The attack surface reduction through proper access controls, database privilege management, and regular security updates will significantly decrease the likelihood of successful exploitation attempts against this particular vulnerability.