CVE-2019-12130 in Operations Manager
Summary
by MITRE
In ONAP CLI through Dublin, by accessing an applicable port (30234, 30290, 32010, 30270, 30224, 30281, 30254, 30285, and/or 30271), an attacker gains full access to the respective ONAP services without any authentication. All ONAP Operations Manager (OOM) setups are affected.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/17/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-12130 represents a critical authentication bypass flaw in the ONAP Command Line Interface (CLI) component within the Dublin release and earlier versions. This security weakness affects the ONAP Operations Manager (OOM) infrastructure and exposes multiple service ports to unauthorized access. The vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication mechanisms implemented on several designated ports including 30234, 30290, 32010, 30270, 30224, 30281, 30254, 30285, and 30271, which are integral to the operational management of ONAP services. The flaw allows attackers to gain complete administrative access to the affected ONAP services without providing any credentials, fundamentally undermining the security posture of the entire ONAP deployment.
This authentication bypass vulnerability directly maps to CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues in software systems. The flaw creates a pathway for attackers to exploit the lack of proper access controls on multiple network ports, effectively removing any barriers between unauthorized users and critical system functions. The impact extends beyond individual services to encompass the entire ONAP operational environment, as these ports typically serve as entry points for administrative operations and service management functions. The vulnerability's severity is amplified by the fact that it affects all OOM setups, indicating a widespread exposure across deployments rather than isolated incidents. Attackers can leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary commands, modify system configurations, access sensitive data, and potentially compromise the integrity and availability of the entire ONAP infrastructure.
The operational consequences of this vulnerability are extensive and potentially catastrophic for organizations relying on ONAP for network function virtualization and service orchestration. Once an attacker gains access through any of the vulnerable ports, they can assume full administrative privileges over the ONAP services, enabling them to manipulate service configurations, access confidential operational data, and potentially disrupt network operations. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers legitimate credentials usage and privilege escalation, as attackers can leverage the bypass to gain unauthorized access to privileged system functions. The exposure of these ports to the network without authentication creates an ideal environment for exploitation, particularly in environments where these ports might be accessible from untrusted networks or where network segmentation is inadequate.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement network segmentation to restrict access to the vulnerable ports, ensuring that only authorized administrative systems can reach these endpoints. The recommended mitigation strategy involves applying the vendor-provided security patches that address the authentication bypass issue, while also implementing robust network access controls and monitoring mechanisms to detect unauthorized access attempts. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify any other potential entry points and ensure that all ONAP components are updated to versions that resolve this vulnerability. The remediation process should include disabling unnecessary ports, implementing strong authentication mechanisms, and establishing continuous monitoring protocols to detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts. This vulnerability serves as a critical reminder of the importance of proper authentication controls in operational management systems and highlights the need for regular security assessments and timely patch management processes to maintain the security integrity of complex software infrastructures.