CVE-2024-3348 Overview
A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Aplaya Beach Resort Online Reservation System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in an unknown function within the booking/index.php file, where manipulation of the log_email and log_pword parameters allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This flaw enables remote attackers to bypass authentication, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or potentially achieve full system compromise.
Critical Impact
This SQL injection vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database, potentially leading to complete data breach, unauthorized access to customer booking information, and full database compromise.
Affected Products
- Janobe Aplaya Beach Resort Online Reservation System 1.0
- SourceCodester Aplaya Beach Resort Online Reservation System (all installations of version 1.0)
Discovery Timeline
- 2024-04-05 - CVE-2024-3348 published to NVD
- 2025-02-11 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2024-3348
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability resides in the authentication mechanism of the booking system, specifically within the booking/index.php file. The application fails to properly sanitize user input in the log_email and log_pword parameters before incorporating them into SQL queries. This classic SQL injection flaw allows attackers to manipulate the query logic by injecting malicious SQL statements through the login form fields.
When users submit credentials through the booking interface, the application directly concatenates user-supplied values into database queries without parameterization or input validation. This lack of proper input handling creates a direct pathway for attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands with the same privileges as the application's database user.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is improper input validation and the use of unsafe database query construction. The application appears to use string concatenation to build SQL queries rather than prepared statements or parameterized queries. The log_email and log_pword parameters are directly embedded into SQL statements without sanitization, escaping, or validation, allowing attackers to break out of the intended query structure and inject their own SQL commands.
Attack Vector
The attack can be launched remotely over the network without any authentication or user interaction. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious input in the login form fields (log_email or log_pword) on the booking page. By injecting SQL syntax such as boolean-based blind injection, time-based blind injection, or UNION-based techniques, attackers can extract database contents, bypass authentication, modify records, or potentially execute system commands if the database has elevated privileges.
The vulnerability is publicly documented with proof-of-concept information available in the GitHub PoC Repository, increasing the risk of exploitation. Additional technical details are available through VulDB #259452.
Detection Methods for CVE-2024-3348
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual database query patterns or errors in application logs, particularly related to the booking/index.php endpoint
- Failed login attempts containing SQL syntax characters such as single quotes, double dashes, or UNION keywords in the email or password fields
- Unexpected database access or data exfiltration from customer booking tables
- Web server logs showing POST requests to booking/index.php with malformed or suspicious parameter values
Detection Strategies
- Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns in HTTP POST parameters
- Monitor database query logs for anomalous queries, especially those containing UNION, SELECT, or comment syntax originating from the booking application
- Implement intrusion detection system (IDS) signatures to identify SQL injection attack patterns targeting login forms
- Review web server access logs for high volumes of failed authentication attempts or requests with encoded SQL syntax
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable detailed logging on the web application server to capture all requests to booking/index.php including full parameter values
- Configure database audit logging to track all queries executed against the reservation system database
- Set up alerts for database errors that may indicate SQL injection attempts, such as syntax errors or unexpected query structures
- Monitor for data access patterns that deviate from normal booking operations, particularly bulk data retrieval
How to Mitigate CVE-2024-3348
Immediate Actions Required
- Remove the Aplaya Beach Resort Online Reservation System from public-facing networks immediately if possible
- Implement input validation and parameterized queries in the booking/index.php file if source code access is available
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection rules as an interim mitigation measure
- Audit database access logs to determine if the vulnerability has already been exploited
- Change all database credentials and review database user privileges to apply principle of least privilege
Patch Information
As of the last NVD update on 2025-02-11, no official vendor patch has been released for this vulnerability. Organizations using this software should contact the vendor (Janobe/SourceCodester) for remediation guidance or consider alternative reservation system solutions. Technical details and vulnerability tracking information are available through VulDB CTI ID #259452.
Workarounds
- Restrict network access to the booking system using firewall rules to limit exposure to trusted IP addresses only
- Implement a reverse proxy with SQL injection filtering capabilities in front of the application
- Disable or remove the vulnerable booking/index.php endpoint if the booking functionality is not business-critical
- Apply manual code patches to implement prepared statements for all database queries if source code modification is feasible
- Consider migrating to a more secure, actively maintained reservation system platform
# Example WAF rule configuration (ModSecurity)
# Block SQL injection attempts in login parameters
SecRule ARGS:log_email "@detectSQLi" "id:100001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'SQL Injection attempt blocked in log_email'"
SecRule ARGS:log_pword "@detectSQLi" "id:100002,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'SQL Injection attempt blocked in log_pword'"
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