CVE-2007-6011 in BugHotel Reservation System
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in main.php of BugHotel Reservation System before 4.9.9 P3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/07/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-6011 affects the BugHotel Reservation System version 4.9.8 and earlier, specifically targeting the main.php component. This authentication bypass flaw represents a critical security weakness that could potentially allow remote attackers to escalate privileges and gain full administrative control over the system. The unspecified nature of the attack vectors suggests that multiple pathways may exist for exploitation, making the vulnerability particularly concerning from a security perspective as it could be leveraged through various means without specific detailed knowledge of the exact technique.
The technical flaw resides within the authentication mechanism of the BugHotel Reservation System's main.php file, which fails to properly validate user credentials or session management. This weakness likely stems from inadequate input validation, improper access control checks, or flawed session handling routines that do not adequately verify the legitimacy of user requests. Such vulnerabilities typically fall under CWE-287 which addresses authentication failures, and may also relate to CWE-305 which covers authentication bypass through multiple authentication factors or CWE-285 which addresses insufficient authorization checks. The vulnerability's classification as an authentication bypass indicates that the system's core security controls are inadequate to prevent unauthorized access to privileged functions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms entirely, potentially enabling them to access sensitive administrative functions, modify reservation data, manipulate system configurations, or even exfiltrate confidential customer information. The remote nature of the attack vector means that exploitation can occur from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the system or local network presence. This vulnerability could lead to complete system compromise, data breaches, financial losses, and potential regulatory violations depending on the nature of the reservation data being handled. The attack could be automated and executed by malicious actors without requiring specialized knowledge of the specific system implementation.
From a threat modeling perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and T1566 which covers credential harvesting through various attack vectors. Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement mitigation strategies including updating to the patched version 4.9.9 P3, implementing network segmentation to limit access to the reservation system, deploying intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts, and conducting thorough security assessments of the affected environment. Additionally, implementing proper input validation, strengthening session management, and establishing robust access control mechanisms would help prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in the future. The lack of specific details about the exact attack vectors makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous as defenders cannot properly prepare for all potential exploitation methods, emphasizing the importance of timely patch management and proactive security measures.