CVE-2025-2589: code-projects human_resource_management Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-2589 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in code-projects human_resource_management. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 21-03-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 21-03-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Human Resource Management System 1.0.1 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function Index of the file \handler\Account.go. The manipulation of the argument user_cookie leads to improper authorization. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

• CWE-266Incorrect Privilege AssignmentA product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
• CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
• CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.