CVE-2026-11558
Description
SQL injection in CodeAstro Payroll System 1.0 allows remote attackers to access, modify, or delete database data via the salary_rate or rate parameter.
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SQL injection in CodeAstro Payroll System 1.0 allows remote attackers to access, modify, or delete database data via the salary_rate or rate parameter.
Vulnerability
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in CodeAstro Payroll System version 1.0, specifically within the /home_salary.php file. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the salary_rate [1] and rate [2] parameters, which are directly incorporated into SQL queries. This allows for the manipulation of these parameters to inject malicious SQL code.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely by sending crafted POST requests to the /home_salary.php endpoint. By manipulating the salary_rate or rate parameter with malicious SQL payloads, such as time-based blind SQL injection techniques, an attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. User interaction is not required, and no specific privileges are needed beyond the ability to send HTTP requests to the affected endpoint.
Impact
Successful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability can lead to severe consequences, including unauthorized access to sensitive database information, data tampering or deletion, and potentially comprehensive system control. In the worst-case scenario, it could also result in service interruption, posing a significant threat to the security and continuity of business operations.
Mitigation
CodeAstro Payroll System version 1.0 is affected by this vulnerability. No patched version or specific mitigation advice has been disclosed in the available references. Users are advised to apply vendor-provided patches if and when they become available. The vendor's homepage is [3].
AI Insight generated on Jun 8, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Range: = 1.0
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
Root cause
"Insufficient user input validation of the 'salary_rate' and 'rate' parameters allows for direct use in SQL queries without proper sanitization."
Attack vector
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the 'rate' or 'salary_rate' parameter in a POST request to the `/home_salary.php` file. The lack of input sanitization allows for the injection of malicious SQL code. This can lead to unauthorized database access, data leakage, or data tampering [ref_id=1, ref_id=2].
Affected code
The vulnerability resides in the `/home_salary.php` file within the CodeAstro Payroll System version 1.0. Specifically, the 'salary_rate' parameter is vulnerable to SQL injection due to insufficient validation before being used in database queries [ref_id=1]. The 'rate' parameter in the same file is also affected [ref_id=2].
What the fix does
The advisory suggests using prepared statements and parameter binding to prevent SQL injection by treating user input as data rather than executable code. Additionally, strict input validation and filtering are recommended to ensure data conforms to expected formats. Minimizing database user permissions and conducting regular security audits are also advised to mitigate risks [ref_id=1, ref_id=2]. No specific patch details are provided.
Preconditions
- inputThe attacker must be able to send a POST request with manipulated 'rate' or 'salary_rate' parameters.
- networkThe vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Generated on Jun 8, 2026. Inputs: CWE entries + fix-commit diffs from this CVE's patches. Citations validated against bundle.
References
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