Remote File Access Vulnerability Discovered in SourceCodester Online Birth Certificate Management System
CVE-2024-5045

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Online Birth Certificate Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 May 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Online Birth Certificate Management System version 1.0 that allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to files or directories on the server. This issue is rooted in insufficient validation within the application, particularly in the /admin file. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely, meaning that it can be initiated without needing physical access to the server. The public disclosure of the exploit increases the risk of potential real-world attacks, emphasizing the importance of immediate remediation to safeguard sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

Online Birth Certificate Management System 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-5045 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.264742
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.264742
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.335384
third-party-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

HuoMingZ (VulDB User)
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