CVE-2019-6580 in VMS
Summary
by MITRE
A vulnerability has been identified in Siveillance VMS 2017 R2 (All versions < V11.2a), Siveillance VMS 2018 R1 (All versions < V12.1a), Siveillance VMS 2018 R2 (All versions < V12.2a), Siveillance VMS 2018 R3 (All versions < V12.3a), Siveillance VMS 2019 R1 (All versions < V13.1a). An attacker with network access to port 80/TCP could change device properties without authorization. No user interaction is required to exploit this security vulnerability. Successful exploitation compromises confidentiality, integrity and availability of the targeted system. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/05/2023
This vulnerability exists within the Siveillance Video Management System (VMS) software across multiple versions from 2017 through 2019, representing a critical authorization bypass flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify device properties through network access to port 80. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and authentication mechanisms within the web interface of the VMS software, enabling remote attackers to manipulate system configurations without requiring legitimate credentials or user interaction. This type of flaw aligns with CWE-285 which describes improper authorization issues in software systems, specifically where access controls fail to properly validate user permissions before allowing administrative operations. The absence of user interaction requirements makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be exploited automatically through network scanning tools or automated attack frameworks.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized changes to device properties through the web-based management interface that operates on standard HTTP port 80. This exposure creates a pathway for attackers to potentially alter camera settings, modify recording schedules, change user permissions, or manipulate other system configurations that control the behavior of surveillance devices. The impact extends across confidentiality, integrity, and availability as attackers can not only access sensitive surveillance data but also modify system configurations to disrupt operations or hide malicious activities. From an operational standpoint, this vulnerability represents a severe risk to security infrastructure deployments where the VMS serves as the central management system for video surveillance networks, potentially allowing attackers to gain persistent access to surveillance footage or disable security monitoring capabilities.
The exploitation of this vulnerability compromises the fundamental security posture of organizations relying on Siveillance VMS for their surveillance infrastructure, as it enables attackers to perform administrative operations without authentication. This risk is exacerbated by the fact that the vulnerability affects multiple product versions across several release cycles, indicating a persistent flaw in the software's authorization mechanisms that was not adequately addressed in the affected releases. Organizations with these vulnerable systems face potential exposure to unauthorized access that could result in data breaches, operational disruption, or complete loss of surveillance capabilities. The lack of known public exploitation at the time of advisory publication does not diminish the severity of the vulnerability, as it represents an unpatched security gap that could be readily weaponized by threat actors.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of affected systems to version 11.2a or later for 2017 R2 releases, 12.1a or later for 2018 R1, 12.2a or later for 2018 R2, 12.3a or later for 2018 R3, and 13.1a or later for 2019 R1. Network segmentation and access control measures should be implemented to restrict access to port 80, while additional security controls such as firewall rules, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring should be deployed to detect unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability's classification under ATT&CK technique T1071.001 for application layer protocol usage and T1068 for exploit for privilege escalation highlights the need for comprehensive security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Organizations should also conduct thorough security assessments of their surveillance infrastructure to identify any additional unpatched systems and implement proper network access controls to prevent unauthorized access to critical security infrastructure components.