CVE-2019-15494 in openITCOCKPIT
Summary
by MITRE
openITCOCKPIT before 3.7.1 allows SSRF, aka RVID 5-445b21.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/01/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-15494 represents a server-side request forgery flaw in openITCOCKPIT versions prior to 3.7.1. This issue enables attackers to manipulate the application's request handling mechanisms to make unauthorized requests to internal systems that should otherwise be protected from external access. The vulnerability falls under the broader category of insecure direct object references and represents a critical security weakness that can lead to unauthorized data access and system compromise.
The technical implementation of this SSRF vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the application's request processing components. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious requests that force the application to communicate with internal services or external endpoints that the application should not be able to reach directly. The flaw specifically affects how the application handles user-supplied data when constructing requests to backend systems, allowing for arbitrary URL resolution and connection attempts. This vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it can be leveraged to bypass network segmentation and access internal resources that would normally be protected by firewalls or other network security controls.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass potential system compromise and lateral movement within network environments. An attacker who successfully exploits this SSRF flaw could gain access to internal databases, administrative interfaces, or other sensitive systems that are typically isolated from direct internet exposure. The vulnerability's classification as RVID 5-445b21 indicates its severity and the potential for widespread exploitation across systems running vulnerable versions of openITCOCKPIT. Organizations using this monitoring platform may face unauthorized access to critical infrastructure monitoring data, potentially exposing sensitive operational information and system configurations.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability primarily involve updating to openITCOCKPIT version 3.7.1 or later, which includes proper input validation and request handling mechanisms to prevent unauthorized external connections. Network administrators should implement additional protective measures such as firewall rules to restrict outbound connections from the application server, particularly to internal network segments. The implementation of web application firewalls and request filtering mechanisms can help detect and block malicious SSRF attempts. Organizations should also conduct regular security assessments of their monitoring infrastructure and implement proper network segmentation to limit the potential impact of such vulnerabilities. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-918, which specifically addresses server-side request forgery, and represents a technique commonly used in the attack lifecycle as outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the initial access and lateral movement phases.