CVE-2019-5964 in iDoors
Summary
by MITRE
iDoors Reader 2.10.17 and earlier allows an attacker on the same network segment to bypass authentication to access the management console and operate the product via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/18/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-5964 affects iDoors Reader versions 2.10.17 and earlier, presenting a critical security flaw that enables unauthorized network attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain access to the management console. This issue resides within the authentication subsystem of the software, specifically targeting the device's administrative interface that should normally require proper credentials for access. The vulnerability allows an attacker positioned within the same network segment to exploit unspecified vectors that ultimately lead to full administrative privileges without proper authentication.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate authentication controls within the iDoors Reader software implementation. When a device operates within a network environment, it typically establishes various communication channels that may include management interfaces accessible through standard protocols. The flaw suggests that the authentication process fails to properly validate user credentials or that the system does not adequately enforce access controls for administrative functions. This weakness creates a pathway for attackers to manipulate the authentication flow and assume administrative roles within the system. The unspecified vectors indicate that the exact technical mechanism remains undisclosed but likely involves manipulation of session tokens, protocol handling, or authentication state management.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it provides attackers with complete administrative control over the affected iDoors Reader devices. This level of access enables malicious actors to modify system configurations, add or remove users, access sensitive data stored within the device, and potentially compromise the entire network segment. The management console typically contains critical system settings, user accounts, and operational parameters that, when compromised, can lead to significant security breaches. Additionally, the attacker could potentially use the compromised device as a foothold for further network exploration and lateral movement, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where such devices often serve as network access points.
Security professionals should recognize this vulnerability as a potential indicator of broader authentication weaknesses that may exist in similar networked devices. The issue aligns with common CWE categories related to authentication failures and insufficient access control mechanisms, specifically mapping to CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication and CWE-284 which covers improper access control. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability enables techniques categorized under privilege escalation and lateral movement, allowing adversaries to establish persistent access and expand their operational capabilities within the target network. Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation through firmware updates provided by the vendor, implement network segmentation to limit the attack surface, and consider deploying network monitoring solutions to detect anomalous access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.