CVE-2024-10413
📋 TL;DR
This critical vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Hotel Reservation System 1.0 allows attackers to upload arbitrary files without restrictions via the /guest/update.php endpoint. This can lead to remote code execution, data theft, or complete system compromise. Any organization using this specific hotel reservation system version is affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester Online Hotel Reservation System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system takeover through remote code execution, allowing attackers to steal sensitive data, install malware, or use the server as part of a botnet.
Likely Case
Attackers upload web shells to gain persistent access, deface websites, or exfiltrate hotel guest data including personal information and payment details.
If Mitigated
With proper file upload validation and web application firewalls, impact is limited to failed upload attempts or temporary service disruption.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit code is publicly available on GitHub, making this easily exploitable by attackers with minimal technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.sourcecodester.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Check vendor website for updates or consider alternative solutions.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict File Uploads
allImplement strict file upload validation including file type checking, size limits, and content verification
Disable Guest Update Function
allTemporarily disable or restrict access to /guest/update.php endpoint
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious file upload patterns
- Isolate the vulnerable system from critical networks and implement strict network segmentation
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Attempt to upload a file with malicious extension (e.g., .php, .jsp) to /guest/update.php endpoint and check if it's acceptedCheck Version:
Check system documentation or admin panel for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Test file upload functionality with various file types to ensure only allowed extensions are accepted📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to /guest/update.php
- Uploads of executable file types (.php, .jsp, .asp)
- Multiple failed upload attempts
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to /guest/update.php with file uploads
- Traffic patterns indicating file upload exploitation
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/guest/update.php" AND method="POST" AND (file_extension="php" OR file_extension="jsp" OR file_extension="asp")