CVE-2018-18802 in Welcome to our Resort
Summary
by MITRE
The Tubigan "Welcome to our Resort" 1.0 software allows CSRF via admin/mod_users/controller.php?action=edit.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/06/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-18802 resides within the Tubigan "Welcome to our Resort" version 1.0 web application, representing a critical cross-site request forgery flaw that compromises administrative functionality. This vulnerability specifically manifests in the admin/mod_users/controller.php file where the action parameter is processed without adequate validation or anti-CSRF protection mechanisms. The flaw enables attackers to manipulate user accounts and potentially escalate privileges by exploiting the lack of proper session management and request origin verification.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability occurs when the application processes user account modification requests through the edit action parameter without requiring a valid anti-CSRF token or verifying the request source. This allows an attacker to craft malicious requests that, when executed by an authenticated administrator, can modify user permissions, reset passwords, or perform other administrative actions without the user's knowledge or consent. The vulnerability stems from the application's failure to implement proper input validation and session integrity checks, creating a pathway for unauthorized administrative actions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it provides attackers with the ability to compromise the entire user management system within the resort management application. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to gain persistent access to administrative accounts, modify user credentials, or potentially gain deeper system access through account manipulation. The vulnerability particularly affects organizations using legacy software versions that lack modern security controls, making it a significant concern for hospitality and resort management systems that rely on such applications.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive anti-CSRF protection mechanisms including the generation and validation of unique tokens for each user session, implementing proper referer header validation, and ensuring all administrative actions require explicit user confirmation. Organizations should also consider implementing the principle of least privilege, regular security audits of web applications, and mandatory updates to address known vulnerabilities. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses cross-site request forgery issues, and falls under ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1531 for credential stuffing, highlighting the importance of proper session management and authentication controls in web applications.