{"id":87166,"date":"2026-07-11T00:40:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T00:40:26","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2024-0264-critical-vulnerability-in-sourcecodester-clinic-queuing-system-1-0-leading-to-authorization-bypass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-0264-critical-vulnerability-in-sourcecodester-clinic-queuing-system-1-0-leading-to-authorization-bypass\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2024-0264: Critical Vulnerability in SourceCodester Clinic Queuing System 1.0 Leading to Authorization Bypass<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability CVE-2024-0264 is a critical security risk found in the SourceCodester Clinic Queuing System 1.0. The flaw lies in an unknown part of the code in \/LoginRegistration.php file. Malicious attackers can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authorization leading to potential system compromise or data leakage. It is a significant concern due to the potential impact on clinic operations and patient data security.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2024-0264
\nSeverity: Critical (7.3)
\nAttack Vector: Remote
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

SourceCodester Clinic Queuing System | 1.0<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability stems from a faulty implementation of the formToken argument in the \/LoginRegistration.php file. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate the formToken argument, which can lead to an authorization bypass. Since the attack can be initiated remotely, the attacker does not need physical access to compromise the system.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

An attacker might exploit the vulnerability using a HTTP request like the one shown below:<\/p>\n

POST \/LoginRegistration.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\nformToken=malicious_token<\/code><\/pre>\n
In the above sample, the attacker sends a POST request with a manipulated formToken, leading to authorization bypass.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate the impact of this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the vendor patch once it is made available. Until then, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation strategies. Regularly monitoring system logs can also assist in detecting any unusual activity that could indicate an exploit attempt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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