CVE-2026-10254
File and Directory Information Exposure in Pet Grooming Management Software
Publication date: 2026-06-01
Last updated on: 2026-06-01
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| sourcecodester | pet_grooming_management_software | 1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-538 | The product places sensitive information into files or directories that are accessible to actors who are allowed to have access to the files, but not to the sensitive information. |
| CWE-200 | The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-10254 is a directory traversal vulnerability found in SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software version 1.0. The software fails to properly validate user-submitted data, such as type, length, and business parameter validity, and does not filter out special characters. This allows attackers to bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files or directories within the /admin/ folder, including /admin/include, /admin/operation, and /admin/assets.
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by visiting specific URLs that trigger the directory traversal, granting unauthorized access to restricted areas of the application.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized exposure of sensitive files and directory information within the Pet Grooming Management Software. Attackers can remotely access restricted administrative directories and files, potentially gaining access to sensitive configuration data or other protected resources.
Such unauthorized access could be used to gather information for further attacks, compromise the integrity of the system, or leak confidential data.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by attempting to access restricted directories or files through specially crafted URLs that exploit directory traversal flaws in the Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0.
For example, you can use tools like curl or wget to send HTTP requests to the vulnerable endpoints and check if unauthorized directories such as /admin/include, /admin/operation, or /admin/assets are accessible.
- curl -i "http://targetsite.com/admin/?page=../../../../etc/passwd"
- curl -i "http://targetsite.com/admin/?page=../../../../admin/include/config.php"
- Use a web vulnerability scanner configured to detect directory traversal vulnerabilities targeting the /admin/ path.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the /admin/ directory by implementing proper authentication and authorization controls.
Additionally, input validation should be enforced to filter out special characters and prevent directory traversal sequences in user-supplied data.
If possible, apply patches or updates provided by the software vendor addressing this vulnerability.
As a temporary measure, consider blocking suspicious URL patterns at the web server or firewall level that attempt directory traversal.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows unauthorized remote access to sensitive files and directories within the Pet Grooming Management Software, potentially exposing confidential information.
Such exposure of sensitive data can lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls to prevent unauthorized access to personal and sensitive information.
Failure to protect sensitive data as mandated by these standards could result in legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust.