CVE-2021-28293 in Seceon aiSIEM
Summary
by MITRE • 06/09/2021
Seceon aiSIEM before 6.3.2 (build 585) is prone to an unauthenticated account takeover vulnerability in the Forgot Password feature. The lack of correct configuration leads to recovery of the password reset link generated via the password reset functionality, and thus an unauthenticated attacker can set an arbitrary password for any user.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/11/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-28293 affects Seceon aiSIEM versions prior to 6.3.2 build 585, specifically targeting the password recovery mechanism within the system's authentication framework. This represents a critical security flaw that undermines the fundamental integrity of user account protection mechanisms. The issue manifests through the Forgot Password feature, which is designed to provide legitimate users with a means to regain access to their accounts when they have forgotten their credentials. However, the implementation contains a significant configuration oversight that allows unauthorized individuals to exploit this functionality for malicious purposes.
The technical flaw stems from inadequate validation and verification processes within the password reset workflow. When a user requests a password reset, the system generates a unique reset link that should only be accessible to the legitimate account owner. In this vulnerable implementation, the system fails to properly authenticate or verify that the password reset request originates from the legitimate user, creating an authentication bypass opportunity. The vulnerability specifically affects the validation of the password reset token and the subsequent password change process, allowing attackers to manipulate the reset flow without proper authorization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and far-reaching, as it enables unauthenticated attackers to completely compromise any user account within the system. An attacker can simply request a password reset for any target user account and then intercept or predict the reset link to gain unauthorized access. This creates a persistent threat vector that allows attackers to maintain long-term access to compromised accounts, potentially leading to data exfiltration, system manipulation, and further lateral movement within the network. The vulnerability essentially transforms a legitimate recovery mechanism into a tool for unauthorized account takeover, undermining the entire authentication architecture.
From a cybersecurity framework perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-384, which addresses session fixation and authentication bypass issues, and represents a direct violation of security principle 13 from the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, which emphasizes the importance of protecting systems through secure authentication mechanisms. The flaw also maps to ATT&CK technique T1531, which covers account access removal and credential compromise through authentication system exploitation. Organizations utilizing affected versions of Seceon aiSIEM face significant risk of unauthorized access to security monitoring and log analysis capabilities, potentially compromising their entire security infrastructure.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves immediate deployment of the vendor-provided patch for Seceon aiSIEM version 6.3.2 build 585 or later, which addresses the authentication bypass vulnerability in the password reset functionality. Additionally, system administrators should implement comprehensive monitoring of password reset requests and establish anomaly detection mechanisms to identify suspicious patterns in account recovery activities. Organizations should also review and strengthen their authentication configurations, ensuring proper token validation and session management practices are in place. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to verify that authentication mechanisms function correctly and that no similar vulnerabilities exist within the system's architecture.