CVE-2024-42773

An Incorrect Access Control vulnerability was found in /admin/edit_room_controller.php in Kashipara Hotel Management System v1.0, which allows an…

Critical · published August 22, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
40.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can edit hotel room entries in the admin section. Imagine someone walking into a hotel and changing the room rates just by asking nicely! 🔥 This vulnerability is like allowing a guest to walk behind the reception desk and change room bookings without anyone noticing. It's a serious lapse in security that could lead to chaos and confusion for the hotel management. An attacker could maliciously alter room availability, rates, or even delete entries, leading to potential financial loss and reputational damage. This vulnerability could result in unauthorized changes that affect guests and hotel operations alike, making it a game changer for malicious actors.

Put simply

This vulnerability is like allowing a guest to walk behind the reception desk and change room bookings without anyone noticing. It's a serious lapse in security that could lead to chaos and confusion for the hotel management. The issue arises from a lack of proper access control in the /admin/edit_room_controller.php file, enabling any user to access the admin functions without authentication, essentially bypassing necessary security checks entirely.

What to do

An attacker could maliciously alter room availability, rates, or even delete entries, leading to potential financial loss and reputational damage. This vulnerability could result in unauthorized changes that affect guests and hotel operations alike, making it a game changer for malicious actors. Immediately patch to version 1.0.1 where this flaw is addressed. Review access controls for all administrative functions to ensure user authentication is enforced. Conduct a security audit to identify any other potential weaknesses. You've got this! A quick fix will have you secure in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00484 · 40.7th percentile
Published
2024-08-22T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 AUG 00:00Z
    An Incorrect Access Control vulnerability was found in /admin/edit_room_controller.php in Kashipara Hotel Management System v1.0, which allows an…
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