What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-1160?

CVE-2025-1160 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: 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. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-1160?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-1160. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-1160?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Employee Management System CVE-2025-1160

MEDIUM

Use of Default Credentials (CWE-1392)

2025-02-10 cna@vuldb.com

PHP Information Disclosure Employee Management System Remyandrade

6.9

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-1392 OWASP Top 10:2025 A07:2025 - Authentication Failures ASVS 5.0 V6 - Authentication Default credential prevention
Impact	CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.13%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could gain access using factory-default usernames and passwords by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Employee Management System 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Force credential change on first use, remove default accounts, document required credential changes.

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This vulnerability is classified as Use of Default Credentials (CWE-1392), which allows attackers to gain access using factory-default usernames and passwords. A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Employee Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument username/password leads to use of default credentials. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Affected products include: Remyandrade Employee Management System.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.9 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Attack Requirements

None

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Vulnerable system: Confidentiality

Low

Vulnerable system: Integrity

Low

Vulnerable system: Availability

Low

Subsequent system: Confidentiality

None

Subsequent system: Integrity

None

Subsequent system: Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

PoC Detected

Mar 03, 2025 - 17:22 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 10, 2025 - 23:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.9

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Employee Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument username/password leads to use of default credentials. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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Why It Matters

Organizations using A vulnerability should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-1160 rated CVSS 6.9. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Moderate

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.1%

Top 67% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

5 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

GitHub

VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.1%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Yes

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +34

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.