CVE-2025-7159 in Zoo Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/08/2025
A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul Zoo Management System 2.1. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/manage-animals.php. The manipulation of the argument ID leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/07/2026
This critical vulnerability in PHPGurukul Zoo Management System version 2.1 represents a severe SQL injection flaw that compromises the system's database integrity and potentially exposes sensitive information. The vulnerability manifests through the /admin/manage-animals.php file where an unvalidated ID parameter is directly incorporated into database queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. This allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands through the ID argument, enabling unauthorized access to the underlying database structure and data.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. The flaw occurs when user-supplied input flows directly into SQL query construction without adequate validation or escaping mechanisms. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious ID values that manipulate the SQL execution flow, potentially extracting administrative credentials, animal records, user information, or other confidential data stored within the system's database. The remote exploitability aspect means that attackers do not require physical access to the system and can target the vulnerability over network connections.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable complete system compromise through privilege escalation, data manipulation, and potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure. The disclosure of the exploit to the public community significantly increases the risk profile since security researchers and malicious actors alike can leverage this knowledge to target vulnerable installations. Organizations running this specific version of the zoo management system face immediate risk of unauthorized data access, system corruption, and potential regulatory compliance violations due to data exposure.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of the affected system to address the SQL injection vulnerability in the manage-animals.php file. Organizations must implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application to prevent similar issues. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring that database accounts used by the web application have minimal required permissions. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls, input sanitization, and regular security assessments can help protect against exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date software versions and following secure coding practices as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines.