CVE-2026-10254: Pet Grooming Software Info Disclosure

CVE-2026-10254 Overview

CVE-2026-10254 is an information disclosure vulnerability in SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0. The flaw resides in an unspecified function within the /admin/ directory and exposes file and directory information to unauthenticated remote attackers. Public disclosure of the exploit increases the likelihood of opportunistic scanning against exposed deployments.

The weakness is classified as [CWE-200] Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor. Attackers can query the affected endpoint over the network without authentication or user interaction, enabling reconnaissance of the administrative interface layout and supporting files.

Critical Impact
Remote, unauthenticated attackers can enumerate file and directory information under /admin/, providing reconnaissance data that can support follow-on attacks against the application.

Affected Products

SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0
Affected component: /admin/ endpoint
Vendor: SourceCodester

Discovery Timeline

2026-06-01 - CVE-2026-10254 published to NVD
2026-06-01 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-10254

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability affects the administrative section of SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0. An unspecified function under /admin/ returns file and directory information that should not be disclosed to unauthenticated clients. This behavior maps to [CWE-200], where the application exposes resource metadata that aids attacker reconnaissance.

Because the issue is reachable over the network and requires neither privileges nor user interaction, attackers can probe the endpoint directly with standard HTTP tooling. The disclosed information can reveal directory structures, file names, or backend paths that streamline targeted attacks against the application. The exploit has been published and may be reused, according to the VulDB submission referenced in the advisory.

Root Cause

The root cause is improper restriction of file and directory information returned by an administrative handler. The application does not enforce sufficient access control or output filtering on the /admin/ resource, allowing it to disclose internal layout details to anyone who can reach the web server.

Attack Vector

The attack vector is network-based. An attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to the /admin/ path on a vulnerable instance and receives information about server-side files or directories. No authentication, privileges, or user interaction is required. See the GitHub issue describing the flaw and the VulDB entry for CVE-2026-10254 for additional technical context.

No verified proof-of-concept code is reproduced here. Refer to the linked advisories for technical details of the request pattern.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-10254

Indicators of Compromise

Unauthenticated HTTP GET requests to /admin/ or sub-paths from external sources
Responses from the application that include directory listings or file metadata
Reconnaissance patterns enumerating administrative resources in web server access logs

Detection Strategies

Inspect web server access logs for repeated requests to /admin/ originating from unauthenticated sessions or unexpected IP ranges.
Deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules that flag responses containing file or directory listing markers from administrative paths.
Correlate scanner user-agent strings and high-frequency 200 responses on /admin/ to identify enumeration attempts.

Monitoring Recommendations

Forward web server and application logs to a centralized analytics platform for retention and search.
Alert on anomalous response sizes or content types returned from /admin/ resources.
Monitor for outbound follow-on activity from hosts that previously received successful enumeration responses.

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-10254

Immediate Actions Required

Restrict network access to the /admin/ path using firewall rules, reverse proxy ACLs, or IP allow-listing.
Require authentication on all administrative endpoints and verify session enforcement on every request.
Disable directory indexing in the web server configuration to suppress automatic file and directory listings.
Review web logs for prior unauthenticated access to /admin/ and investigate any suspicious source addresses.

Patch Information

No vendor patch has been referenced in the advisory at the time of publication. Track the SourceCodester project page and the VulDB vulnerability record for updates. Until a fix is available, apply the workarounds below.

Workarounds

Place the application behind a reverse proxy that enforces authentication before requests reach /admin/.
Configure the web server to deny directory listing and return a generic error for unauthorized requests.
Remove or relocate the affected administrative interface if it is not required in production.
Add WAF signatures that block requests indicative of directory enumeration against administrative paths.

bash

# Example: disable directory indexing and restrict /admin/ in Apache
<Directory "/var/www/html/admin">
    Options -Indexes
    Require ip 10.0.0.0/8
    AuthType Basic
    AuthName "Restricted"
    AuthUserFile /etc/apache2/.htpasswd
    Require valid-user
</Directory>