How severe is CVE-2021-37782?

CVE-2021-37782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-37782 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-37782?

CVE-2021-37782 affects Phpgurukul Employee Record Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37782?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-37782 published?

CVE-2021-37782 was published on 2022-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-37782

CVE-2021-37782 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Employee Record Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Phpgurukul Employee Record Management System
Published: 2022-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Employee Record Management System v 1.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via editempprofile.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-37782?: Employee Record Management System v 1.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via editempprofile.php.
How severe is CVE-2021-37782?: CVE-2021-37782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-37782 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-37782?: CVE-2021-37782 affects Phpgurukul Employee Record Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37782?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-37782 published?: CVE-2021-37782 was published on 2022-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:employee_record_management_system:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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