CVE-2025-9476
CWE-284Published: August 26, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Human Resource Information System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /Superadmin_Dashboard/process/editemployee_process.php. Such manipulation of the argument employee_file201 leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Risk Analysis
SourceCodester Human Resource Information System 1.0 is vulnerable to unrestricted file uploads, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability exists in the editemployee_process.php file. The critical CVSS score reflects the ease of achieving full system compromise.
Public exploit code is available for this vulnerability, though it is not in KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Restrict access to the administrative dashboard and validate all file uploads. Since this is a legacy or third-party system, consider replacing it or implementing strict web application firewall rules.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-9476 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-9476 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts