CVE-2024-51101 in Restaurant Table Booking System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/23/2025
PHPGURUKUL Restaurant Table Booking System using PHP and MySQL v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the searchdata parameter at /rtbs/check-status.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/28/2025
The PHPGURUKUL Restaurant Table Booking System version 1.0 presents a critical security weakness that exposes its database infrastructure to unauthorized access through a well-known SQL injection vector. This vulnerability specifically manifests within the check-status.php endpoint where the searchdata parameter fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries. The flaw represents a classic case of inadequate input validation and improper query construction that allows malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database operations through crafted payload injection.
This vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category of SQL Injection, which is classified as a high-risk security flaw in the Common Weakness Enumeration framework. The attack surface becomes particularly dangerous when considering that the affected parameter searchdata is directly processed without adequate sanitization or parameterized query mechanisms. The system's failure to implement proper input filtering creates an opportunity for attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the MySQL backend database, potentially leading to complete data compromise or unauthorized access to sensitive customer information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables attackers to perform various malicious activities including data extraction, modification, or deletion of critical booking information. Attackers could exploit this weakness to access customer reservation details, personal information, and potentially manipulate the booking system to create fraudulent reservations or disrupt legitimate service operations. The vulnerability's presence in a restaurant booking system particularly raises concerns about privacy breaches and potential financial fraud, as customer payment information and personal details may be accessible through database exploitation.
From an adversarial perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which involves exploiting vulnerabilities in remote services to gain unauthorized access. The attack vector requires minimal technical expertise to exploit, making it attractive to threat actors who may use automated scanning tools to identify systems running vulnerable versions of this software. The persistence of such vulnerabilities in widely distributed open source projects like PHPGURUKUL demonstrates the importance of continuous security assessment and patch management practices in maintaining secure application deployments.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to ensure that user-supplied data cannot be interpreted as SQL commands. Developers should immediately update the check-status.php script to utilize prepared statements with bound parameters, eliminating the possibility of SQL injection through the searchdata parameter. Additionally, comprehensive input sanitization should be implemented at multiple layers including application-level filtering and database-level access controls to provide defense-in-depth protection. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify and remediate similar weaknesses across the entire application codebase, ensuring that the system maintains adequate security posture against evolving threat landscapes.