CVE-2026-102846 in HospitalManagement
Summary
by MITRE • 09/30/2026
A vulnerability was detected in gedelumbung HospitalManagement up to c2d45543789a3887067d3915f69d44cfc2cf76a8. Impacted is the function sistem.php::simpan of the file application/modules/admin/controllers/sistem.php of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation of the argument tipe/title/content_setting results in improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. This product operates on a rolling release basis, ensuring continuous delivery. Consequently, there are no version details for either affected or updated releases. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/30/2026
The vulnerability identified in gedelumbung HospitalManagement represents a critical failure in access control mechanisms within the application's configuration management subsystem. Specifically, this flaw resides in the sistem.php::simpan function located at application/modules/admin/controllers/sistem.php. This component serves as the Configuration Handler for administrative settings, and its improper implementation allows attackers to bypass intended authorization checks. The core technical issue stems from a lack of robust validation on the input arguments tipe, title, and content_setting when passed to this endpoint. Because the system fails to adequately verify whether the authenticated user possesses the necessary privileges to modify these specific configuration parameters, it results in an Improper Authorization vulnerability. This type of flaw is classically categorized under CWE-269, which addresses improper privilege management where a principal acts with more authority than intended for its current context or role.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to the nature of the affected component. Since the compromised function handles system configuration settings, an attacker who successfully exploits this flaw can alter critical application parameters without proper administrative oversight. This could lead to unauthorized changes in hospital management workflows, data handling policies, or security configurations. Given that the product operates on a rolling release basis with continuous delivery and no distinct version boundaries for affected releases, traditional patching strategies based on specific version numbers are ineffective. The absence of fixed versions means that any deployment up to commit c2d45543789a3887067d3915f69d44cfc2cf76a8 is potentially vulnerable, and the lack of a response from the project maintainers further exacerbates the risk by leaving users without official guidance or patches.
From an offensive security perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078, specifically Valid Accounts, as it allows an attacker to leverage existing credentials to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged roles. The fact that the exploit is public and actively available significantly increases the likelihood of exploitation in the wild. Remote attackers can launch attacks over a network without requiring local access or physical proximity, making this a high-risk vector for widespread compromise. The rolling release model complicates mitigation efforts because security updates may be deployed at any time without warning, creating a window of exposure that is difficult to monitor using standard vulnerability management tools that rely on static version strings.
To mitigate the risks associated with this improper authorization flaw, immediate remediation steps should focus on implementing strict access control checks within the sistem.php::simpan function. Developers must ensure that every request modifying configuration settings verifies that the requesting user holds explicit administrative privileges before processing any changes to tipe, title, or content_setting parameters. Input validation should also be enforced to prevent injection attacks that might accompany authorization bypass attempts. For organizations currently using this software, it is advisable to restrict network access to the administration interface through firewalls or VPNs until a confirmed secure version is available. Additionally, monitoring logs for unusual configuration changes can help detect potential exploitation attempts in real-time while awaiting official vendor updates.