Impact
The vulnerability arises from improper input handling in the Name argument within the search_staff_for_deletion.php file. An attacker can inject malicious SQL code, leading to unauthorized database queries. This flaw, classified under CWE-74 and CWE-89, permits the attacker to read, modify, or delete data as a result of the injection.
Affected Systems
The affected product is CodeAstro Leave Management System, currently at version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the admin module, specifically the search_staff_for_deletion.php script.
Risk and Exploitability
The CVSS score is 5.3, indicating moderate severity, and the EPSS score is not available, implying no confirmed exploitation patterns. Remote exploitation is possible as documented. The flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, so no known active exploits are reported. The risk is moderate but the possibility of exploitation remains; administrators should act promptly.
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