CVE-2013-2498 describes a critical SQL injection vulnerability in SimpleHRM versions 2.3, 2.2, and earlier, specifically within the login page's user_manager.php module. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the username parameter during login attempts. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data compromise, and system manipulation. While not listed on the KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:simplehrm:simplehrm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:simplehrm:simplehrm:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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