PatchSiren cyber security CVE debrief
CVE-2026-9449 code-projects CVE debrief
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in code-projects Employee Management System 1.0, affecting the /changepassemp.php file. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate SQL queries through unspecified input parameters. The CVSS 4.0 score of 2.1 reflects low severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and required privileges. The vulnerability was published on May 25, 2026, with subsequent modification on May 26, 2026. The NVD status is currently 'Deferred,' indicating the entry may be under review or awaiting additional analysis. The weakness is classified under CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component) and CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in an SQL Command).
- Vendor
- code-projects
- Product
- Employee Management System
- CVSS
- LOW 2.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-05-25
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-05-26
- Advisory published
- 2026-05-25
- Advisory updated
- 2026-05-26
Who should care
Organizations running code-projects Employee Management System 1.0; security teams monitoring PHP-based employee management applications; database administrators responsible for systems using this software
Technical summary
The vulnerability resides in the /changepassemp.php file of code-projects Employee Management System 1.0. The unspecified function fails to properly neutralize special elements in SQL commands, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL statements. The attack can be initiated remotely and requires low privileges. The CVSS 4.0 score of 2.1 (LOW severity) reflects limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The exploit is publicly available per source documentation. The weakness classifications are CWE-74 and CWE-89, indicating improper neutralization of special elements in output and SQL commands respectively.
Defensive priority
low
Recommended defensive actions
- Review and validate all user inputs to the /changepassemp.php file, implementing parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection
- Apply input sanitization and output encoding consistent with OWASP guidelines for SQL injection prevention
- Monitor for unauthorized database access attempts or anomalous query patterns targeting authentication-related endpoints
- Consider restricting network access to the Employee Management System administrative interfaces where feasible
- Review vendor security advisories from code-projects for any available patches or updates
- resourceLinkAnnotations: [ref-4, ref-7]
Evidence notes
Vulnerability identified in code-projects Employee Management System 1.0 via /changepassemp.php. CVSS 4.0 vector: AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P. NVD status: Deferred. Weaknesses: CWE-74, CWE-89.
Official resources
2026-05-25