Is CVE-2026-5238 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-5238 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-5238 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-5238 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5238?

CVE-2026-5238 has a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-5238

CWE-74Published: April 1, 2026· Updated: Apr 1, 2026

7.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.5th

Official Description

A weakness has been identified in itsourcecode Payroll Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /view_employee.php of the component Parameter Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument ID can lead to sql injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-5238 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.