Description

A flaw has been found in itsourcecode Leave Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /module/department/index.php. This manipulation of the argument ID causes sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.

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  "score": "6.3",
  "pubDate": "2026-09-20T15:16:29.573Z",
  "pubdate": "2026-09-20T15:16:29.573Z",
  "executiveSummary": "A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in itsourcecode Leave Management System 1.0 within the /module/department/index.php file. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of input data supplied to the 'ID' parameter, allowing an unauthenticated or authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database.\nThe impact of this flaw is significant, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive system data, modification of database contents, or complete compromise of the underlying database server. Given that the exploit has been publicly disclosed, the risk to organizations deploying this software is high.\nSuccessful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass standard application security controls and gain unauthorized access to data without requiring prior authorization or specific privileges. The vulnerability is network-exploitable, necessitating immediate remediation efforts to prevent potential exploitation.",
  "technicalDetails": "The vulnerability is identified as a classic SQL injection (SQLi) flaw located within the /module/department/index.php component of itsourcecode Leave Management System 1.0. The root cause is the insecure handling of the 'ID' argument, which is processed by the server-side code without adequate sanitization, validation, or the use of parameterized queries.\nThe application retrieves the 'ID' parameter from the HTTP request and concatenates it directly into a dynamic SQL query string executed by the database management system. Because the input is not treated as a literal value by the interpreter, an attacker can supply crafted SQL syntax via the 'ID' parameter to manipulate the query structure.\nThe attack flow proceeds as follows: 1) The attacker identifies the vulnerable endpoint at /module/department/index.php. 2) The attacker crafts a malicious HTTP GET or POST request containing a payload designed to escape the context of the original query (e.g., using single quotes, comments, or UNION-based operators). 3) The application server receives the request and incorporates the malicious string directly into the database query execution context. 4) The database interprets the injected commands, executing them with the privileges of the database service account.\nThis vulnerability is classified as remotely exploitable, meaning an attacker does not require physical or local network access to the host machine. The lack of parameterized queries or prepared statements allows for various SQL injection techniques, such as Error-Based SQLi, UNION-Based SQLi, or Blind SQLi. By leveraging these techniques, an attacker can extract sensitive organizational information, such as user credentials, leave records, or configuration settings. Furthermore, if the database configuration permits, an attacker might escalate the attack to perform administrative actions, modify records, or in some instances, execute system-level commands through database features like 'xp_cmdshell' (depending on the RDBMS backend). The exploit is currently in the wild, increasing the likelihood of automated scanning or targeted attacks against instances of this software version."
}