CVE-2023-54399
- Published18 Sept 2026
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.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://cn-sec.com/archives/1861976.html
- https://www.cloudsek.com/blog/mozi-resurfaces-as-androxgh0st-botnet-unraveling-the-latest-exploitation-wave
- https://www.cnblogs.com/pursue-security/p/17704093.html
- https://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/CNVD-2023-08743
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hongjing-e-hr-sql-injection-via-servlet-codesettree
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-54399 being actively exploited?
CVE-2023-54399 is not in the CISA KEV catalog.
How severe is CVE-2023-54399?
CVE-2023-54399 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical.
How do I fix CVE-2023-54399?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.