CVE-2026-108972 Details
Description
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function session_start of the file controller/employee.php of the component Employee Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument role/pfimg/EmpId results in improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
An improper authentication vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System version 1.0. The issue arises in the Employee Endpoint, specifically within the session_start function of the controller/employee.php file. The vulnerability allows for remote exploitation by manipulating the role, pfimg, or EmpId arguments, leading to unauthorized access.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Oct 13, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://tracexlabs.com/releases/hrm-10-preauth-admin-takeover.html | [email protected] | Content WallExploit |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-108972 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/1000486 | [email protected] | Permission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/416791 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/416791/cti | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://www.sourcecodester.com/ | [email protected] | Vendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-287 | Improper Authentication | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| SourceCodester Human Resource Management System | 1.0 |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 13, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |