Information Disclosure Vulnerability in SourceCodester Best Employee Management System
CVE-2025-1606

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Best Employee Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in the SourceCodester Best Employee Management System 1.0 that allows for information disclosure due to improper handling of code in the /admin/backup/backups.php file. This flaw can be exploited remotely, enabling attackers to access sensitive data. Despite outreach efforts to the vendor, no response was received regarding this serious issue, which raises concerns about the security of user information within the application. Potential threats may exploit the publicly disclosed exploit, making it crucial for users to take immediate action to safeguard their systems.

Affected Version(s)

Best 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-2025-1606 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.296596
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.296596
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.498421
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
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

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