CVE-2025-45947
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running phpgurukul Online Banquet Booking System V1.2. Attackers can exploit the change-password.php file to inject and execute malicious code, potentially compromising the entire server. Organizations using this specific version of the banquet booking system are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- phpgurukul Online Banquet Booking System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete server takeover with attacker gaining full control over the system, installing backdoors, stealing sensitive data, and using the server as a pivot point for further attacks.
Likely Case
Attacker executes arbitrary code to deface websites, install cryptocurrency miners, or steal database credentials and customer information.
If Mitigated
If proper network segmentation and web application firewalls are in place, exploitation may be limited to the web application container with minimal lateral movement.
🎯 Exploit Status
The GitHub reference contains exploit details, making this easily weaponizable by attackers with basic skills.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: http://phpgurukul.com
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check vendor website for updates. If no patch exists, consider migrating to alternative software or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Block access to vulnerable endpoint
allRestrict access to /obbs/change-password.php file using web server configuration
# Apache: RewriteEngine On
RewriteRule ^obbs/change-password\.php$ - [F,L]
# Nginx: location ~ ^/obbs/change-password\.php$ { deny all; }
Implement WAF rules
allConfigure web application firewall to block suspicious requests to the change password endpoint
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system on a separate network segment with strict firewall rules
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user inputs in the application
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if /obbs/change-password.php exists and version is 1.2. Review application files for version information.Check Version:
Check application files for version markers or review README/configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test if the vulnerable endpoint no longer accepts malicious input or has been properly secured.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to /obbs/change-password.php
- Multiple failed change password attempts from single IP
- System commands in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from web server
- Traffic patterns indicating command and control communication
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="/obbs/change-password.php" AND (method="POST" OR suspicious_patterns))