CVE-2025-7160: PHPGurukul Zoo Management System · SQL Injection
Affects PHPGurukul Zoo Management SystemSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · public detection template (Nuclei) · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 80% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Jul 2025
Detectable: evidence found.
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PHPGurukul Zoo Management System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the /admin/index.php interface via network-level controls such as IP whitelisting or VPN access to limit exposure. Organizations should implement web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the 'Username' parameter. Input validation and parameterized queries should be enforced in the application code; however, since this requires vendor action, organizations should monitor for vendor patches or updates and apply them promptly once available. Regular database backups and integrity checks should be conducted to enable recovery in case of compromise. Additionally, monitoring and logging of database queries and web server access logs should be enhanced to detect suspicious activity. If feasible, consider migrating to alternative, actively maintained zoo management solutions with better security postures until this vulnerability is resolved.
Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PHPGurukul Zoo Management System 2.1. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/index.php. The manipulation of the argument Username leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.