CVE-2010-2594 in Snare Agent
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the web management interface in InterSect Alliance Snare Agent 3.2.3 and earlier on Solaris, Snare Agent 3.1.7 and earlier on Windows, Snare Agent 1.5.0 and earlier on Linux and AIX, Snare Agent 1.4 and earlier on IRIX, Snare Epilog 1.5.3 and earlier on Windows, and Snare Epilog 1.2 and earlier on UNIX allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) change the password or (2) change the listening port.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/23/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2010-2594 represents a critical cross-site request forgery issue affecting multiple versions of the Snare Agent and Snare Epilog software across various operating systems including Solaris, Windows, Linux, AIX, IRIX, and UNIX platforms. This vulnerability exists within the web management interfaces of these security tools, which are designed for system monitoring and log management purposes. The flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the authentication mechanisms through forged requests that can manipulate administrative functions without proper authorization, creating a significant security risk for organizations relying on these tools for their security infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF measures within the web interfaces of the affected Snare products. When administrators authenticate to the management interface, the system does not adequately validate that requests originate from legitimate sources or that they are explicitly authorized by the authenticated user. This lack of validation creates a pathway for attackers to craft malicious requests that, when executed by an authenticated administrator, can perform privileged actions such as changing administrative passwords or modifying network listening ports. The vulnerability specifically targets two critical administrative functions that directly impact system access control and network configuration, making it particularly dangerous for attackers seeking persistent access or network disruption.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it enables attackers to fundamentally compromise the security posture of systems using vulnerable Snare versions. By changing administrator passwords, attackers can completely take control of the management interface and gain unrestricted access to the monitoring and logging capabilities of the affected systems. Similarly, modifying listening ports can disrupt network services or redirect traffic to attacker-controlled endpoints, potentially enabling further attacks or data exfiltration. The vulnerability affects multiple operating systems and versions, suggesting a widespread exposure across different environments and making it particularly attractive to threat actors seeking to maximize their attack surface. This type of vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and undermines the integrity of administrative functions within the security infrastructure.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including upgrading to patched versions of Snare Agent and Snare Epilog software, implementing proper CSRF tokens within web interfaces, and deploying network segmentation to limit access to management interfaces. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses cross-site request forgery weaknesses in web applications, and represents a clear violation of secure coding practices that should be implemented according to NIST guidelines. From an ATT&CK perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving privilege escalation and credential access, specifically T1078 for valid accounts and T1566 for social engineering through web-based attacks. System administrators should also consider implementing additional authentication controls such as multi-factor authentication for management interfaces and regular security audits of web-based management tools to prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities in other security infrastructure components.