CVE Alert: CVE-2025-9733 – code-projects – Human Resource Integrated System

Risk verdict

High risk: remote, unauthenticated SQL injection with public exploit availability; immediate attention and patching required.

Why this matters

Compromise could expose confidential HR data and payroll details, with potential data exfiltration. The attacker could leverage the vulnerability to read or modify records within the HRIS, risking regulatory exposure and trust, especially in organisations with internet-facing HR portals.

Most likely attack path

No user interaction is required; an attacker can remotely trigger the vulnerability via the login_timeee.php endpoint by manipulating emp_id. With network access and minimal prerequisites, an attacker may exfiltrate data or corrupt records within the affected scope, with limited but real risk of broader impact if adjacent systems rely on the same database.

Who is most exposed

HRIS deployments that expose login endpoints to the internet or poorly segmented networks are at greatest risk; typical footprints include mid-size organisations using web-hosted or on-prem HR systems with standard database permissions.

Detection ideas

• Unusual SQL error patterns in login_timeee.php logs.
• Abnormal emp_id query strings or high-entropy input in login requests.
• Increased failed and anomalous authentication attempts from external IPs.
• Database query logs showing atypical SELECT/INSERT patterns tied to HRIS endpoints.
• WAF/IDS alerts for SQL injection payloads targeting login_timeee.php.

Mitigation and prioritisation

• Apply vendor advisory and upgrade to non-affected version if available.
• Enforce parameterised queries and strict input validation on emp_id; retire dynamic SQL.
• Restrict access to the HRIS login page to trusted networks; implement network segmentation.
• Deploy application-layer and database access controls; rotate DB credentials and monitor for anomalous access.
• Enable comprehensive logging and real-time alerting for login_timeee.php activity.