CVE-2026-108972
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Authentication Bypass in HR Management System 1.0

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-13

Assigner: VulDB

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.

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Published
2026-10-13
Last Modified
2026-10-13
Generated
2026-10-13
AI Q&A
2026-10-13
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-108972
EUVD
EUVD-2026-98301

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Vendor Product Version / Range
SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in the Human Resource Management System 1.0, specifically in the employee.php file. It allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by manipulating the role/pfimg/EmpId parameter in the session_start function. The exploit is public, enabling unauthorized access.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive employee data or administrative functions. This may lead to data theft, unauthorized modifications, or system misuse. The public exploit increases the risk of real-world attacks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access control. Organizations using this system may face compliance breaches, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Human Resource Management System to the latest patched version. If no patch is available, restrict access to the employee.php file and disable the vulnerable session_start function. Monitor network traffic for unusual authentication attempts targeting the Employee Endpoint.

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