CVE-2024-5045 in Online Birth Certificate Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/17/2024
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Birth Certificate Management System 1.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin. The manipulation leads to files or directories accessible. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-264742 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/10/2025
The CVE-2024-5045 vulnerability represents a critical access control flaw within the SourceCodester Online Birth Certificate Management System version 1.0 that exposes sensitive administrative functionality to unauthorized users. This vulnerability specifically targets the /admin file component of the application, which serves as a critical entry point for system administration tasks. The flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to administrative functions that should be restricted to authorized personnel only. The vulnerability's remote exploitation capability significantly amplifies its threat potential, as attackers can leverage this weakness from external networks without requiring physical access to the system infrastructure.
This vulnerability manifests as an improper access control implementation that falls under CWE-285, which specifically addresses insufficient authorization issues in software systems. The flaw enables directory traversal or file access violations where unauthorized users can manipulate the application's access controls to view or interact with administrative resources. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it operates over network protocols, allowing exploitation through standard web browser interfaces or automated attack tools. The public disclosure of this vulnerability through VDB-264742 indicates that threat actors have already developed or are developing exploit code targeting this specific weakness, making the system immediately vulnerable to active exploitation attempts.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-5045 extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass potential data breaches, system compromise, and unauthorized modification of critical administrative functions. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability could manipulate birth certificate records, modify system configurations, access sensitive personal data of individuals, or even escalate privileges to gain full system control. The exposure of administrative interfaces to unauthenticated users creates a pathway for persistent threats to establish backdoors, install malicious software, or conduct data exfiltration operations that could remain undetected for extended periods. This vulnerability directly impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system's core data management functions.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-5045 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected SourceCodester Online Birth Certificate Management System to address the access control implementation flaws. Organizations should implement network segmentation to restrict access to administrative interfaces and deploy web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious access patterns targeting the /admin endpoint. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring that administrative functions are only accessible through proper authentication mechanisms and role-based access controls. Additionally, regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other system components, and organizations should establish incident response procedures to quickly detect and respond to exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers legitimate credentials use for persistence and privilege escalation, highlighting the need for comprehensive monitoring of administrative access patterns and user behavior analytics to detect anomalous activities.