[WARNING] Bad Coding in Cabal Requiem. Why are you trusting this people?
Hi guys, ZLAIT here.
I want to make this post to warn players about some serious security issues happening in many custom web panels, like the one shown here.
Due to poor server configuration and insecure development practices, sensitive user data has been exposed and left completely unprotected. In some cases, databases, API keys, session tokens, emails, usernames, IP addresses, and even password hashes have been publicly accessible or vulnerable to leaks.
Players should take precautions immediately. Server owners and developers also need to understand that exposing production panels without proper security measures puts entire communities at risk.
You don't need to be a professional programmer to understand how bad this is. Here is a simple explanation of how these systems are failing and why it affects everyone.
The goal of this post is not drama, but awareness. Security negligence affects real users, and communities
The Problems Explained Simply
1. The "Debug Mode" ON !! is exposing everything
Many servers leave the "Developer Mode" (APP_DEBUG) turned ON in their live websites.
The Technology Stack Behind the Panel
Based on the exposed data, these web panels usually run on a very specific environment:
2. The Infinite eCoins Glitch
Because the web system blindly subtracts coins without checking if you actually have enough, it allows balances to drop deep into negative numbers. This creates a massive financial risk for the server:
Hi guys, ZLAIT here.
I want to make this post to warn players about some serious security issues happening in many custom web panels, like the one shown here.
Due to poor server configuration and insecure development practices, sensitive user data has been exposed and left completely unprotected. In some cases, databases, API keys, session tokens, emails, usernames, IP addresses, and even password hashes have been publicly accessible or vulnerable to leaks.
Players should take precautions immediately. Server owners and developers also need to understand that exposing production panels without proper security measures puts entire communities at risk.
You don't need to be a professional programmer to understand how bad this is. Here is a simple explanation of how these systems are failing and why it affects everyone.
The goal of this post is not drama, but awareness. Security negligence affects real users, and communities
The Problems Explained Simply
1. The "Debug Mode" ON !! is exposing everything
Many servers leave the "Developer Mode" (APP_DEBUG) turned ON in their live websites.
Quote:
What happens? If the website has a small error (like a typo in the database or a broken script), instead of showing a simple "Error 404" page, it shows the entire internal code of the website to the public. Anyone can see the Windows server folders, the names of the files, and the exact database commands. It's like leaving the keys to the house under the welcome mat.
PHP Code:
C:\WEBSITE\vendor\laravel\framework\src\Illuminate\Database\Connection.php
* [MENTION=1985011]param[/MENTION] array $bindings
* [MENTION=1985011]param[/MENTION] \Closure $callback
* [MENTION=326673]return[/MENTION] mixed
*
* [MENTION=5770464]Throws[/MENTION] \Illuminate\Database\QueryException
*/
protected function runQueryCallback($query, $bindings, Closure $callback)
{
try {
$result = $callback($query, $bindings);
}
catch (Exception $e) {
throw new QueryException(
$query, $this->prepareBindings($bindings), $e
);
}
return $result;
}
Arguments:
"SQLSTATE[42S22]: [Microsoft][ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server][SQL Server]Invalid column name 'groupstaff'. (SQL: EXEC NEW_produce_website 73344, 1)"
The Technology Stack Behind the Panel
Based on the exposed data, these web panels usually run on a very specific environment:
- Framework: Laravel (PHP backend handling the website logic).
- Database Engine: Microsoft SQL Server.
- Connection Driver: Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server.
- OS Environment: Windows Server (indicated by the absolute local paths like C:\WEBSITE\).
2. The Infinite eCoins Glitch
Because the web system blindly subtracts coins without checking if you actually have enough, it allows balances to drop deep into negative numbers. This creates a massive financial risk for the server:
Quote:
How the economy can be destroyed: If a column in a standard SQL database is configured as a signed 32-bit integer, its lowest possible limit is -2,147,483,648. If the system keeps forcing the "-2000 eCoins" deduction past that limit, the database can experience an Integer Underflow / Overflow.
When a number goes past the maximum negative limit, the system binary "flips" the sign bit. Instantly, the account balance rolls over from the highest negative number to the highest positive number possible, giving the account over 2 billion free eCoins. If this happens, the server's economy is completely dead.
- First, the website takes your eCoins/Cash from your account.
- Then, it checks if your character is logged out.
- Finally, it tries to update the game.
Author: ZLAITQuote:
Note to the Owner: I do not wish to leak any more internal data or specific server details publicly. If you are the owner of this project and want to reach out to patch these flaws responsibly, you can contact me on Discord: zlaitares_87333