CVE-2019-16194 in Centreon
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerabilities in Centreon through 19.04 allow attacks via the svc_id parameter in include/monitoring/status/Services/xml/makeXMLForOneService.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/27/2023
The vulnerability CVE-2019-16194 represents a critical SQL injection flaw discovered in Centreon monitoring platform versions up to 19.04. This vulnerability specifically affects the xml/makeXMLForOneService.php component within the monitoring status services module, making it a significant concern for organizations relying on Centreon for network and system monitoring. The flaw arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization of the svc_id parameter, which is processed without proper escaping or parameterization mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits malicious input through the svc_id parameter in the makeXMLForOneService.php endpoint. This allows the attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands that are then executed against the underlying database. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection as a serious weakness that can lead to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, and potential complete database compromise. The flaw demonstrates poor input handling practices where user-supplied data flows directly into SQL query construction without appropriate sanitization or prepared statement usage.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses severe risks to organizations using Centreon for monitoring critical infrastructure. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain access to sensitive monitoring data including host configurations, service status information, and potentially administrative credentials stored within the Centreon database. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as attackers could manipulate monitoring results to hide malicious activities or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability affects the core monitoring functionality, potentially allowing attackers to create false alarms or suppress legitimate alerts, thereby undermining the security posture of the monitored environment.
The exploitation of CVE-2019-16194 aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation, and T1566 which covers credential harvesting through phishing or exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including patching to Centreon version 19.10 or later where this vulnerability has been addressed. Additionally, network segmentation should be implemented to limit access to the monitoring interface, and input validation should be strengthened through proper parameterized queries. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and input validation reviews as recommended by NIST SP 800-160 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards for maintaining robust security controls.