CVE-2023-36133

PHPJabbers Availability Booking Calendar 5.0 is vulnerable to User Account Takeover through username/password change

published August 3, 2023

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A simple username/password change could let an unauthorized user take over accounts in PHPJabbers Availability Booking Calendar 5.0! ๐Ÿ›‘ Think of it like a hotel that allows a guest to change the name on the reservation without checking ID โ€” suddenly, anyone can claim your room! ๐Ÿจ This could lead to devastating consequences, as attackers could seize control of user accounts, manipulate bookings, or even compromise sensitive information. The fallout from such an account takeover could leave customers frustrated and businesses in disarray!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that allows a guest to change the name on the reservation without checking ID โ€” suddenly, anyone can claim your room! ๐Ÿจ This vulnerability allows an attacker to change user credentials without proper authorization, exposing the system to User Account Takeover (UAT) attacks. It primarily affects PHPJabbers Availability Booking Calendar version 5.0.

What to do

This could lead to devastating consequences, as attackers could seize control of user accounts, manipulate bookings, or even compromise sensitive information. The fallout from such an account takeover could leave customers frustrated and businesses in disarray! To protect against this vulnerability, ensure you update to the latest version of PHPJabbers Availability Booking Calendar. Additionally, implement stricter validation checks and secure the account change process to verify users' identities. Regular audits of user permissions can enhance security further. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can keep your bookings safe and sound! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00891 ยท 59.0th percentile
Published
2023-08-03T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 AUG 00:00Z
    PHPJabbers Availability Booking Calendar 5.0 is vulnerable to User Account Takeover through username/password change
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