CVE-2017-12589 in R60G
Summary
by MITRE
ToMAX R60G R60GV2-V2.0-v.2.6.3-170330 devices do not have any protection against a CSRF attack.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/09/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-12589 affects ToMAX R60G and R60GV2 series devices running firmware versions between V2.0 and V2.6.3-170330. These network security devices lack proper cross-site request forgery protection mechanisms, making them susceptible to malicious attacks that can compromise their operational integrity. The affected devices are typically deployed in network infrastructure environments where they serve as security appliances or network monitoring tools, creating a significant risk when exploited by threat actors.
This vulnerability stems from the absence of anti-CSRF tokens or validation mechanisms in the device's web-based administrative interface. When users access the device management portal, the system fails to verify the authenticity of requests originating from the legitimate user session. The flaw allows attackers to craft malicious web pages or send specially crafted requests that, when executed by an authenticated user, can perform unauthorized administrative actions. Without proper session validation or token-based authentication checks, the device cannot distinguish between legitimate administrative commands and maliciously crafted requests originating from external sources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it enables attackers to perform arbitrary administrative actions on the affected devices without requiring authentication. An attacker could potentially modify network configurations, change user credentials, disable security features, or even gain complete control over the device's functionality. This represents a critical security weakness in network infrastructure devices where unauthorized modifications could lead to complete network compromise, data exfiltration, or disruption of critical services. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects multiple firmware versions, indicating a persistent design flaw in the device's security implementation.
According to CWE classification, this vulnerability maps to CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery, which specifically addresses the lack of protection against unauthorized requests that appear to originate from legitimate users. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a privilege escalation technique through web application vulnerabilities, where adversaries exploit weak session management or authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access to administrative functions. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to isolate affected devices, disabling unnecessary web interfaces, and applying firmware updates when available. Additionally, network administrators should consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious administrative activity patterns to detect potential exploitation attempts.