CVE-2018-5385 in Infinity
Summary
by MITRE
Navarino Infinity is prone to session fixation attacks. The server accepts the session ID as a GET parameter which can lead to bypassing the two factor authentication in some installations. This could lead to phishing attacks that can bypass the two factor authentication that is present in some installations.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/27/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-5385 affects the Navarino Infinity platform and represents a critical session management flaw that exposes systems to session fixation attacks. This vulnerability stems from the server's improper handling of session identifiers, specifically accepting session IDs as GET parameters rather than implementing secure session management protocols. The flaw allows attackers to manipulate session tokens through URL parameters, creating a dangerous attack vector that can compromise user authentication mechanisms.
Session fixation vulnerabilities occur when an application fails to properly invalidate existing sessions when new ones are established, enabling attackers to reuse session identifiers to hijack user sessions. In the context of Navarino Infinity, the acceptance of session IDs through GET parameters creates an environment where malicious actors can craft URLs containing predetermined session tokens, potentially allowing them to establish sessions with valid credentials without proper authentication. This particular implementation flaw directly violates established security principles for session management and authentication flow control.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple session hijacking to include sophisticated phishing attacks that can bypass two-factor authentication mechanisms present in some installations. When two-factor authentication is deployed, attackers can exploit this session fixation vulnerability to establish a valid session before the user completes their authentication process, effectively neutralizing the additional security layer. This creates a scenario where even systems with robust multi-factor authentication can be compromised through this single point of failure in session management.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-384, which specifically addresses session fixation issues in web applications, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1566 related to credential access through phishing. Organizations using Navarino Infinity face significant risk of unauthorized access to sensitive systems, particularly when two-factor authentication is implemented as a security control. The attack surface becomes particularly dangerous in environments where session tokens are passed through URLs or other visible parameters, as these tokens can be easily captured through various means including man-in-the-middle attacks, cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, or simple URL sharing.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-5385 require immediate implementation of secure session management practices including proper session ID generation using cryptographically secure random number generators, mandatory session invalidation upon successful authentication, and elimination of session identifiers from URL parameters. Organizations should implement session fixation protection measures such as regenerating session IDs after login events and ensuring that session tokens are transmitted through secure channels only. Additionally, network monitoring should be enhanced to detect suspicious session parameter usage in URL structures, and security awareness training should be provided to developers regarding proper session management implementation to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future deployments.