CVE-2026-1160 PHPGurukul Directory Management System Search index.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the search feature to read or modify database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-1160?
CVE-2026-1160 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Directory Management System, published on 19 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security vulnerability has been detected in PHPGurukul Directory Management System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /index.php of the component Search. The manipulation of the argument searchdata leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-1160?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpgurukul Directory Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1160?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-1160 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-1160 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-1160 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in PHPGurukul Directory Management System
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xvv5-fcww-p956.