CVE-2024-10157 in Boat Booking System
Summary
by MITRE • 10/20/2024
A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul Boat Booking System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/password-recovery.php of the component Reset Your Password Page. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/03/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2024-10157 represents a critical sql injection flaw in PHPGurukul Boat Booking System version 1.0 that specifically targets the reset your password page functionality. This vulnerability exists within the administrative interface at the path /admin/password-recovery.php where the application fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries. The attack vector is remotely exploitable through the username parameter, which allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands that can be executed against the underlying database system. The disclosure of this exploit to the public community significantly increases the risk of widespread exploitation as attackers can now leverage this vulnerability without requiring advanced technical knowledge or access to the system's internal workings.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes sql injection as a serious weakness that occurs when an application incorporates untrusted data into sql queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw manifests when the application processes the username argument in the password recovery page without implementing adequate input validation or prepared statement mechanisms. This creates an environment where an attacker can manipulate the sql query structure by injecting malicious sql syntax through the username field, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive user data, modifying database contents, or even escalating privileges within the system. The remote exploitability aspect means that attackers do not require physical access to the server or network to carry out this attack, making it particularly dangerous for web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise as it can lead to complete system takeover and unauthorized access to user credentials, personal information, and administrative controls. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can potentially extract all user accounts, reset passwords for administrative users, or even inject malicious code into the database that could persist across system restarts. The critical rating reflects the severity of potential damage that could occur, including data breaches, service disruption, and compliance violations that may result in significant financial and reputational harm to organizations using this vulnerable software. Organizations running this specific version of the boat booking system are at immediate risk of unauthorized access and data compromise.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-10157 should prioritize immediate patching of the vulnerable application to address the sql injection vulnerability in the password recovery functionality. System administrators should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks, ensuring that all user inputs are properly sanitized before being processed by database operations. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of defense against exploitation attempts. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security assessments of their web applications, particularly focusing on authentication and password recovery mechanisms that are frequently targeted by attackers. Regular security updates and vulnerability management processes should be implemented to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future, with particular attention to third-party components and open source software that may contain unpatched security vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1190 technique for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications, emphasizing the importance of proper input validation and secure coding practices to prevent such exploitation opportunities.