CVE-2026-78201: SQL Injection in itsourcecode Payroll System
CVE-2026-78201 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode Payroll System version 1.0. The flaw exists in the Login function of the admin_class.php file, where manipulation of the Username argument allows remote attackers to perform SQL injection. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-78201 affects itsourcecode Payroll System version 1.0. It is located in the Login function within the admin_class.php file. By manipulating the Username parameter, an attacker can inject SQL commands remotely, potentially compromising the backend database. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating medium severity. Although exploit code is publicly available, there is no vendor advisory or patch information provided at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database remotely. This may lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or other database impacts depending on the database permissions and environment. The medium CVSS score reflects limited complexity and no required privileges or user interaction for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying any available workarounds or mitigations recommended by the vendor. Monitoring for suspicious activity related to login attempts may help detect exploitation attempts.
CVE-2026-78201: SQL Injection in itsourcecode Payroll System
Description
CVE-2026-78201 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode Payroll System version 1.0. The flaw exists in the Login function of the admin_class.php file, where manipulation of the Username argument allows remote attackers to perform SQL injection. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:itsourcecode:payroll_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-78201 affects itsourcecode Payroll System version 1.0. It is located in the Login function within the admin_class.php file. By manipulating the Username parameter, an attacker can inject SQL commands remotely, potentially compromising the backend database. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating medium severity. Although exploit code is publicly available, there is no vendor advisory or patch information provided at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database remotely. This may lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or other database impacts depending on the database permissions and environment. The medium CVSS score reflects limited complexity and no required privileges or user interaction for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying any available workarounds or mitigations recommended by the vendor. Monitoring for suspicious activity related to login attempts may help detect exploitation attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-23T22:50:04.703Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8be33eacd9273b49105099
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 06:22:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 06:37:03 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 06:54:00 UTC
Views: 6
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