CVE-2026-3771
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute SQL injection attacks against the Janobe Resort Reservation System 1.0 by manipulating the 'q' parameter in the /accomodation.php file. Attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete database content without authentication. Organizations using this specific software version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester/janobe Resort Reservation System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including credential theft, data exfiltration, and potential system takeover via subsequent attacks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access and potential data manipulation affecting reservation records and user information.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage scope.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit available on GitHub, making this easily exploitable by attackers with basic SQL injection knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Implement workarounds or consider replacing the software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd parameter validation to filter SQL injection attempts in the q parameter
Modify /accomodation.php to add: $q = mysqli_real_escape_string($connection, $_GET['q']);
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection rules to block exploitation attempts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system behind a reverse proxy with strict input filtering
- Implement network segmentation to limit database access from the vulnerable application
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test /accomodation.php?q=1' OR '1'='1 and observe if SQL error or unexpected behavior occurs
Check Version:
Check software version in admin panel or readme files
Verify Fix Applied:
Test with same payload after implementing fixes - should return proper error or no data
📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple rapid requests to /accomodation.php with SQL-like parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.) in q parameter
- Unusual database query patterns from application server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/accomodation.php" AND (query="*SELECT*" OR query="*UNION*" OR query="*OR '1'='1*")