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CVE-2023-54399

9.8 · CRITICAL

Hongjing e-HR before 8.2 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the /servlet/codesettree endpoint where the categories query parameter is passed to a database query without sanitization after HR…

Published Sep 18, 2026CWE-89EPSS 0.73%

Overview

CVE-2023-54399 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 18, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Hongjing e-HR before 8.2 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the /servlet/codesettree endpoint where the categories query parameter is passed to a database query without sanitization after HRMS-encoding is stripped. An unauthenticated remote attacker can supply a crafted UNION SELECT payload to read arbitrary database content, including credential tables such as operuser. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-14.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refcn-sec.com/archives/1861976.htmlRefwww.cloudsek.com/blog/mozi-resurfaces-as-androxgh0st-botnet-unraveling-the-latest-exploitation-waveRefwww.cnblogs.com/pursue-security/p/17704093.htmlRefwww.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/CNVD-2023-08743Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/hongjing-e-hr-sql-injection-via-servlet-codesettree

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-54399?

CVE-2023-54399 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 18, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-54399?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-54399?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-54399?

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