CVE-2019-10716 in Director
Summary
by MITRE
An Information Disclosure issue in Verodin Director 3.5.3.1 and earlier reveals usernames and passwords of integrated security technologies via a /integrations.json JSON REST API request.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/17/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-10716 represents a critical information disclosure flaw within Verodin Director software versions 3.5.3.1 and earlier. This issue stems from improper access controls and data exposure mechanisms within the application's REST API implementation. The vulnerability specifically affects the /integrations.json endpoint which serves as a gateway for retrieving integration configurations and credentials for various security technologies. The flaw allows unauthenticated or improperly authenticated users to access sensitive authentication data through a simple HTTP request, fundamentally undermining the security posture of organizations relying on this platform for security orchestration and automation.
The technical root cause of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which addresses the exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor. The flaw manifests when the application fails to properly validate authentication requests or implement adequate access controls for the /integrations.json endpoint. This endpoint likely returns structured JSON data containing credential information for integrated security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other network security appliances. The exposure occurs because the API does not enforce proper authorization checks, allowing any attacker who can reach the endpoint to retrieve the complete credential store without requiring valid authentication tokens or user credentials.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents a severe risk to enterprise security infrastructure as it enables attackers to obtain legitimate credentials for multiple integrated security technologies simultaneously. The impact extends beyond simple credential theft to potentially compromise entire security ecosystems, as these credentials could provide access to critical network monitoring tools, security information and event management systems, and other integrated security platforms. Attackers could leverage the stolen credentials to escalate privileges, move laterally within networks, or completely compromise the security monitoring capabilities of affected organizations. This vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1566, which covers credential harvesting through various means including API exploitation and information disclosure attacks.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including immediate patching to versions beyond 3.5.3.1 where the vulnerability has been addressed. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict access to the /integrations.json endpoint to only authorized administrative systems and personnel. Additional protective measures include implementing strong authentication requirements for API endpoints, enabling audit logging for all API access attempts, and conducting comprehensive credential rotation for all integrated security technologies. The vulnerability underscores the importance of proper API security design and the principle of least privilege in security system implementations. Organizations should also consider implementing API gateways with built-in authentication and authorization mechanisms to prevent similar exposure scenarios in the future. Regular security assessments of API endpoints and continuous monitoring for unauthorized access attempts remain critical defensive measures against such information disclosure vulnerabilities.