CVE-2019-15930 in Solismed
Summary
by MITRE
Intesync Solismed 3.3sp allows Clickjacking.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/11/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-15930 affects the Intesync Solismed 3.3sp medical device software, specifically exposing a clickjacking vulnerability that represents a significant security risk in healthcare environments. This issue allows attackers to deceive users into performing unintended actions by overlaying malicious content on legitimate user interfaces, creating a dangerous scenario where medical personnel might inadvertently execute harmful commands while believing they are interacting with trusted applications. The vulnerability stems from insufficient protection mechanisms within the device's web-based management interface, which fails to implement proper anti-clickjacking measures that would prevent malicious overlays from compromising user interactions.
Clickjacking attacks exploit the fundamental trust users place in web interfaces by tricking them into clicking on hidden elements that appear to be benign operations but actually trigger malicious actions. In the context of medical devices like the Solismed 3.3sp, this threat is particularly concerning as it could enable unauthorized modifications to critical medical device configurations, potentially affecting patient care and safety. The vulnerability allows attackers to create deceptive user interfaces where legitimate administrative functions appear to be performing normal operations while simultaneously executing unauthorized commands in the background. This attack vector represents a direct violation of the principle of least privilege and could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive medical data or manipulation of device settings that could impact patient treatment protocols.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple interface manipulation to encompass potential breaches of medical device security and patient safety concerns. Healthcare organizations using affected devices face risks of unauthorized access to device management functions, which could result in configuration changes that compromise device functionality or security settings. The vulnerability creates opportunities for attackers to gain unauthorized administrative access to medical devices, potentially leading to data breaches, device malfunctions, or even life-threatening situations where critical medical equipment operates outside of established safety parameters. This risk is compounded by the fact that medical device management interfaces often contain sensitive configuration data and control functions that, if compromised, could affect the entire medical facility's operational integrity.
Mitigation strategies for this clickjacking vulnerability should focus on implementing robust security headers and frame-busting techniques within the device's web interface. The most effective approach involves deploying the X-Frame-Options header with appropriate values such as DENY or SAMEORIGIN to prevent the device interface from being embedded within malicious frames. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) directives with frame-ancestors restrictions provides an additional layer of protection against clickjacking attacks. Organizations should also consider implementing user awareness training to help medical personnel recognize potential clickjacking attempts and establish regular security assessments to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in medical device management systems. These measures align with cybersecurity frameworks such as the CWE-1021 category for clickjacking vulnerabilities and support the ATT&CK technique T1211 which addresses privilege escalation through user interface manipulation, ensuring comprehensive protection against this specific threat vector in healthcare environments.