SourceCodester Hotel and Lodge Management System SQL Injection Vulnerability in del_room.php

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Hotel and Lodge Management System version 1.0. The issue resides in the del_room.php file, where the ID parameter is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, without any authentication or authorization.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized database access, data manipulation, and access to sensitive information.

Reproduction

The vulnerability can be reproduced by sending a crafted HTTP request to the del_room.php file with a manipulated ID parameter. This can be done using tools like sqlmap, which automates the process of finding and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities.

Remediation

It is recommended to use prepared statements and parameter binding to prevent SQL injection. Additionally, input validation and filtering should be implemented to ensure user input conforms to expected formats. Minimizing database user permissions and conducting regular security audits are also advisable.