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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
2026-07-23
Advisory published
2026-05-25
Advisory updated
2026-07-23

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.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-9449 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-9449

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-9449 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9449

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.