CVE-2026-13554 in Online Hotel Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/29/2026
A vulnerability has been found in itsourcecode Online Hotel Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/mod_amenities/controller.php?action=add of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument Name leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/04/2026
This vulnerability resides within the itsourcecode Online Hotel Management System version 1.0, specifically targeting the administrative module responsible for managing hotel amenities. The flaw exists in the file /admin/mod_amenities/controller.php within the POST request handler component, where user input is not properly sanitized before being processed and returned to the browser. The vulnerability manifests when an attacker manipulates the Name parameter through a crafted POST request, enabling the execution of malicious scripts within the context of a victim's browser session.
The technical implementation of this cross-site scripting vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding practices within the application's backend processing logic. When the system receives the Name parameter via POST request without proper sanitization or escaping mechanisms, it directly incorporates the user-supplied data into the HTML response without adequate protection against script injection attacks. This represents a classic case of improper input handling that violates fundamental secure coding principles and exposes the application to persistent cross-site scripting threats.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking, as it enables attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities within the context of authenticated administrative sessions. Remote exploitation means that threat actors can leverage this flaw from any location without requiring physical access or local network presence, making it particularly dangerous for web-based management systems. The disclosed exploit status indicates that this vulnerability has already been made available to the public cybersecurity community, increasing the likelihood of active exploitation and reducing the window for defensive preparation.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate implementation of input validation and output encoding measures across all user-supplied parameters within the affected application components. The system architecture must incorporate proper sanitization routines that strip or encode potentially dangerous characters before processing any user input, particularly when dealing with form data handling in administrative interfaces. Security controls should align with established frameworks such as the CWE-79 category for cross-site scripting vulnerabilities and should reference ATT&CK techniques related to web application attacks and credential access through malicious input manipulation. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers and regular security code reviews can provide additional layers of protection against similar vulnerabilities in the future.