CVE-2019-1000023 in BV OPTOSS Next Gen Network Management System
Summary
by MITRE
OPT/NET BV OPTOSS Next Gen Network Management System (NG-NetMS) version v3.6-2 and earlier versions contains a SQL Injection vulnerability in Identified vulnerable parameters: id, id_access_type and id_attr_access that can result in a malicious attacker can include own SQL commands which database will execute. This attack appears to be exploitable via network connectivity.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/04/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-1000023 affects the OPTOSS Next Gen Network Management System (NG-NetMS) version 3.6-2 and earlier releases, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of the database layer within this network management platform. This system, developed by OPT/NET BV, serves as a comprehensive solution for network operations and management, making the presence of such a vulnerability particularly concerning for organizations relying on its services. The vulnerability manifests as a SQL Injection flaw that specifically targets three identified parameters: id, id_access_type, and id_attr_access, which are integral to the system's data handling mechanisms.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the application's database interaction components. When these parameters are processed, the system fails to properly escape or filter user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL query constructions. This allows an attacker with network connectivity to inject malicious SQL commands directly into the parameter fields, effectively bypassing normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where user input transitions into database operations, creating a direct pathway for arbitrary code execution and unauthorized data access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to manipulate, modify, or completely compromise the underlying database infrastructure. An attacker could potentially extract sensitive network configuration data, user credentials, or operational information that would otherwise remain protected within the system's database. The vulnerability's network-based exploitability means that remote attackers do not require physical access or elevated privileges to attempt exploitation, making it particularly dangerous in environments where the system is exposed to external networks. This threat is exacerbated by the fact that the vulnerability affects multiple parameter fields, increasing the attack surface and providing multiple potential entry points for malicious actors.
Organizations utilizing this version of the NG-NetMS system face significant risks including potential data breaches, unauthorized network access, and complete system compromise. The vulnerability directly violates several security principles outlined in the CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) catalog, specifically mapping to CWE-89 which describes SQL Injection vulnerabilities, and CWE-20 which addresses improper input validation. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability enables techniques such as credential access through database compromise and privilege escalation by leveraging the system's database interaction capabilities. The attack surface is further expanded by the fact that network management systems typically contain sensitive operational data that would be valuable to threat actors seeking to understand network architecture and plan subsequent attacks.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves immediate implementation of the vendor-provided patch or upgrade to version 3.6-3 and later, which addresses the identified SQL Injection flaws through proper input validation and parameterized query construction. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to limit access to the NG-NetMS system, deploy intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious database queries, and conduct thorough security assessments of all network management infrastructure. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions can provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts, while regular security audits should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across the entire network infrastructure.