CVE-2020-29030 in GateManager
Summary
by MITRE • 03/06/2021
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in web GUI of Secomea GateManager allows an attacker to execute malicious code. This issue affects: Secomea GateManager All versions prior to 9.4.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/28/2021
The CVE-2020-29030 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw within the web graphical user interface of Secomea GateManager industrial networking equipment. This vulnerability exists in all versions prior to 9.4 and exposes the system to unauthorized command execution through malicious web requests. The flaw specifically targets the authentication and authorization mechanisms of the web GUI, allowing attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions without their knowledge or consent. The vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF tokens or validation mechanisms in the web interface, making it particularly dangerous in industrial environments where GateManager devices control critical network infrastructure and remote access capabilities.
This CSRF vulnerability operates at the application layer and directly impacts the web-based management interface of Secomea GateManager systems, which are commonly deployed in industrial control systems and critical infrastructure environments. The technical implementation flaw lies in the web application's failure to validate the origin of requests originating from the web GUI, particularly when processing administrative commands or configuration changes. Attackers can craft malicious web pages or exploit existing user sessions to execute commands on the affected device, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications. The attack vector typically involves social engineering techniques where users are tricked into visiting malicious websites while authenticated to the GateManager web interface, enabling unauthorized operations such as configuration changes, user management, or system command execution.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it can lead to complete system compromise and potential disruption of industrial processes. In industrial control environments, unauthorized access to GateManager devices can result in network disruption, unauthorized remote access to critical systems, or even physical security breaches if the device controls access points to industrial networks. The vulnerability affects the integrity and availability of the management interface, potentially allowing attackers to modify device configurations, disable security features, or establish persistent access points. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques such as T1078 for valid accounts usage and T1566 for social engineering, while the execution of malicious code aligns with T1059. The impact is particularly severe in environments where GateManager serves as a primary gateway or firewall device, as successful exploitation could provide attackers with direct access to internal industrial networks.
Organizations using Secomea GateManager devices should immediately implement mitigation strategies including upgrading to version 9.4 or later, which contains the necessary CSRF protection mechanisms. The upgrade process should include thorough testing to ensure that existing network configurations and security policies remain intact. Additional mitigations include implementing network segmentation to isolate GateManager devices, deploying web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious requests, and establishing strict access controls for web management interfaces. Security teams should also conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify potential CSRF vulnerabilities in other industrial control system components. The implementation of proper anti-CSRF token mechanisms, session management controls, and regular security audits will significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. Organizations should also consider implementing network monitoring solutions that can detect anomalous patterns in web traffic that may indicate CSRF attack attempts against the GateManager interface.