Default Credential Vulnerability in SourceCodester Employee Management System
CVE-2025-1160

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Employee Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Employee Management System 1.0, specifically within the index.php file, where manipulation of the username and password arguments can lead to the exploitation of default credentials. This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access remotely, potentially compromising sensitive information and system integrity. As the exploit has already been publicly disclosed, immediate action to secure the affected systems is highly recommended.

Affected Version(s)

Employee Management System 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-1160 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.295064
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.295064
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.493860
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CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

jmx0hxq (VulDB User)
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