CVE-2024-13008 in Responsive Hotel Site
Summary
by MITRE • 12/29/2024
A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Responsive Hotel Site 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/newsletter.php. The manipulation of the argument eid leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/26/2025
This critical vulnerability exists in the code-projects Responsive Hotel Site version 1.0 where an sql injection flaw has been identified in the administrative component. The vulnerability specifically resides within the /admin/newsletter.php file and is triggered through manipulation of the eid parameter. This represents a severe security weakness that allows attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database system. The flaw enables remote exploitation without requiring any authentication or privileged access, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that handle sensitive user data or business-critical information.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which classifies sql injection as a condition where untrusted data is incorporated into sql queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. The attack vector operates through the eid argument which likely undergoes insufficient input validation before being incorporated into database queries. This allows malicious actors to craft sql payloads that can bypass authentication mechanisms, extract confidential data, modify database records, or even execute destructive operations on the database server. The remote exploit capability means that attackers can leverage this vulnerability from any location without requiring physical access to the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and potential business disruption. An attacker could gain unauthorized access to guest information, booking records, payment details, and other sensitive hotel management data. This sql injection vulnerability could enable privilege escalation attacks and potentially lead to full system compromise through database-level attacks. The disclosure of this exploit to the public community means that threat actors can readily implement attacks against vulnerable installations, creating an immediate risk for organizations running this specific version of the hotel management software.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the affected software version to address the input validation flaws in the newsletter.php administrative component. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries and input sanitization techniques to prevent sql injection attacks. Network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection while patches are deployed. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should verify that all input parameters are properly validated and that no similar vulnerabilities exist in other administrative components. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a database access attack technique that can be leveraged for initial compromise and lateral movement within affected networks. System administrators should monitor for suspicious database activity and implement proper access controls to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.