CVE-2024-7496 in Airline Reservation System
Summary
by MITRE • 08/06/2024
A vulnerability has been found in itsourcecode Airline Reservation System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /index.php. The manipulation of the argument page leads to file inclusion. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-273622 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/20/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-7496 represents a critical remote code execution flaw within the itsourcecode Airline Reservation System version 1.0. This system, designed for airline booking and management operations, contains a dangerous input validation weakness in its core web interface that exposes the application to severe security risks. The vulnerability specifically resides in the /index.php file where improper parameter handling creates an exploitable condition that can be leveraged by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
The technical flaw manifests through improper validation of the page argument parameter within the application's request processing logic. When an attacker manipulates this parameter through HTTP requests, the system fails to properly sanitize or validate the input before using it in file inclusion operations. This creates a classic file inclusion vulnerability that can be exploited to load and execute arbitrary files from the server. The vulnerability follows the CWE-89 pattern for SQL injection but specifically applies to file inclusion contexts where user-controllable input directly influences file system operations. The attack vector is entirely remote, meaning that an attacker does not require physical access or local system credentials to exploit this weakness.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and potentially catastrophic for any organization using this airline reservation system. Remote code execution capabilities allow attackers to gain full control over the affected web server, potentially leading to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and service disruption. The disclosed exploit in VDB-273622 means that threat actors can immediately leverage this weakness without requiring additional reconnaissance or exploitation development. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and script injection, enabling attackers to execute malicious commands through the vulnerable web interface. The exposure of passenger data, reservation records, and potentially financial information creates significant compliance and privacy risks for organizations using this system.
Organizations utilizing this software must implement immediate mitigations to protect their systems from exploitation. The primary remediation involves implementing strict input validation and sanitization for all user-controllable parameters, particularly those used in file inclusion operations. The system should employ allow-list validation for the page parameter, rejecting any input that does not match predefined acceptable values. Additionally, the application should be configured to use secure file inclusion methods that do not rely on user input for determining file paths. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion prevention systems should be deployed to monitor and block suspicious requests targeting this vulnerability. Regular security updates and patches should be applied immediately upon availability, while organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify any potential compromise or unauthorized access that may have occurred prior to mitigation implementation.