CVE-2018-17892 in NUUO
Summary
by MITRE
NUUO CMS all versions 3.1 and prior, The application implements a method of user account control that causes standard account security features to not be utilized as intended, which could allow user account compromise and may allow for remote code execution.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/26/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-17892 affects NUUO CMS versions 3.1 and earlier, representing a critical security flaw in network video surveillance systems that impacts millions of devices globally. This issue stems from improper implementation of user account control mechanisms within the application's authentication framework, fundamentally undermining the security model that organizations rely upon for protecting their surveillance infrastructure. The flaw exists in the core user management system where standard security features designed to prevent unauthorized access are bypassed due to flawed implementation logic.
The technical root cause of this vulnerability lies in how the application handles user authentication and authorization processes, creating a scenario where malicious actors can exploit the system's weak account control mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Specifically, the implementation fails to properly enforce standard security controls such as account lockout mechanisms, proper session management, and secure credential handling. This misconfiguration allows attackers to perform credential brute force attacks or session hijacking with significantly reduced difficulty compared to properly secured systems. The vulnerability falls under CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1110 for credential access and T1078 for valid accounts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it creates potential pathways for remote code execution within the affected systems. Attackers who successfully compromise user accounts can leverage the weakened authentication mechanisms to escalate privileges and gain administrative control over the entire surveillance platform. This represents a severe risk for organizations relying on NUUO CMS for security monitoring, as compromised systems could allow attackers to manipulate video feeds, disable security features, or even use the platform as a pivot point for attacking other systems within the network. The vulnerability affects not just individual user accounts but the entire security infrastructure of organizations using these surveillance systems.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement multiple layers of mitigation strategies to protect their systems. The primary recommendation involves updating to NUUO CMS versions that address this specific authentication flaw, as the vendor has released patches to resolve the account control implementation issues. Additionally, network segmentation should be implemented to isolate surveillance systems from critical business networks, reducing the attack surface and limiting potential lateral movement. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual authentication patterns and failed login attempts that might indicate exploitation attempts. Organizations should also enforce strong password policies, implement multi-factor authentication where possible, and conduct thorough security audits of their surveillance infrastructure to identify any other potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited in conjunction with this flaw.