Overview
The CVE-2025-50494 vulnerability is an impactful security flaw discovered in PHPGurukul’s Car Washing Management System v1.0. It affects the ‘/doctor/change-password.php’ component due to improper session invalidation, allowing attackers to execute a session hijacking attack. This vulnerability matters because it can potentially lead to a system compromise or data leakage, threatening the integrity of the affected system and the privacy of users’ data.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-50494
Severity: High (CVSS: 7.5)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
PHPGurukul Car Washing Management System | v1.0
How the Exploit Works
The exploitation of this vulnerability begins with the attacker intercepting the session of a valid user. Due to improper session invalidation in the ‘/doctor/change-password.php’ component, an attacker can hijack the session and use it to gain unauthorized access. This access can then be used for malicious activities, such as data theft or system compromise.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using an HTTP request:
GET /doctor/change-password.php HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Cookie: session_id=attacker_controlled_session_idIn this example, the attacker uses a legitimate user’s session ID to send a GET request to the change-password page. Since the session is not invalidated properly, the server accepts the request and allows the attacker access to the user’s session.
Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are recommended to apply the vendor patch as soon as it is available. In the meantime, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as a temporary measure to detect and prevent attacks. Additionally, users should be encouraged to frequently change their passwords and avoid using unsecured networks to reduce the chances of session hijacking.
