CVE-2019-7648 : Security Advisory and Response

This CVE involves vulnerabilities in the fetchpwd.php and doAction.php files in the Hotels_Server system until November 5, 2018, which rely on base64 for password storage security.

Understanding CVE-2019-7648

The vulnerability was made public on February 8, 2019.

What is CVE-2019-7648?

The files fetchpwd.php and doAction.php in the Hotels_Server system until November 5, 2018, depend on the usage of base64 to secure the storage of passwords.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7648

The vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7648

The technical aspects of the vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

The files fetchpwd.php and doAction.php in Hotels_Server through November 5, 2018, rely on base64 to protect password storage.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The exploitation involves leveraging the base64 dependency in fetchpwd.php and doAction.php to potentially access stored passwords.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-7648, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to fetchpwd.php and doAction.php.
Implement stronger password storage mechanisms.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security protocols.
Conduct security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by the system vendor to mitigate the vulnerability.