CVE-2024-42559

An issue in the login component (process_login.php) of Hotel Management System commit 79d688 allows attackers to authenticate without providing a valid…

Critical · published August 20, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Just one rogue request is all it takes to bypass authentication in the Hotel Management System! 🚪🔓 Think of it like a hotel without a front desk: anyone can walk in and claim to be a guest. Without a valid password check, it’s as if they’ve lost the key to security entirely! An attacker could stroll right in—no password needed! This means unauthorized access to sensitive hotel data, booking systems, and customer information, making it a recipe for disaster. Imagine the havoc an intruder could wreak, from changing reservations to stealing personal data—all with a few clicks! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel without a front desk: anyone can walk in and claim to be a guest. Without a valid password check, it’s as if they’ve lost the key to security entirely! In the Hotel Management System's login component, a flaw in process_login.php allows attackers to authenticate without needing to provide a valid password, effectively giving them access to the system without any barriers.

What to do

An attacker could stroll right in—no password needed! This means unauthorized access to sensitive hotel data, booking systems, and customer information, making it a recipe for disaster. Imagine the havoc an intruder could wreak, from changing reservations to stealing personal data—all with a few clicks! 🔥 Immediately patch to the latest version to close this glaring gap. Review your authentication measures to ensure all user credentials are properly validated. Don’t leave your digital front door wide open! 🛡️ You’ve got this! By taking these steps, you’ll turn this vulnerability into a secure fortress. 💪🏨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00551 · 45.3th percentile
Published
2024-08-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 AUG 00:00Z
    An issue in the login component (process_login.php) of Hotel Management System commit 79d688 allows attackers to authenticate without providing a valid…
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