CVE-2022-1155 in Snipe-IT
Summary
by MITRE • 03/30/2022
Old sessions are not blocked by the login enable function. in GitHub repository snipe/snipe-it prior to 5.3.10.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/01/2022
This vulnerability exists in the Snipe-IT asset management system where the login enable function fails to properly invalidate or block old user sessions when authentication status changes. The flaw allows authenticated users to maintain access to the system through previously established sessions even after their login status has been disabled or modified by administrative actions. This represents a critical session management weakness that undermines the integrity of the authentication system.
The technical implementation flaw stems from improper session handling within the application's authentication subsystem where session invalidation logic does not effectively terminate existing user sessions when login enable status is modified. This allows attackers or malicious actors to potentially exploit the system through compromised or disabled user accounts, maintaining unauthorized access through stale sessions. The vulnerability directly relates to CWE-613, which addresses insufficient session expiration and improper session handling, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 for credential access through session hijacking or manipulation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it enables persistent unauthorized access to the asset management system. Administrators may disable user accounts or modify login permissions, but the system fails to enforce these changes immediately, allowing compromised sessions to continue operating. This creates a window of opportunity for attackers to maintain access, potentially leading to data exfiltration, unauthorized asset modifications, or complete system compromise. The vulnerability affects all users who have established sessions before login status changes, making it particularly dangerous in environments with high user turnover or frequent administrative modifications.
Organizations using Snipe-IT versions prior to 5.3.10 should immediately upgrade to the patched version to resolve this vulnerability. Additional mitigations include implementing strict session timeout policies, regularly auditing active sessions, and monitoring for unusual authentication patterns. System administrators should also consider implementing multi-factor authentication and regular session invalidation procedures to reduce the attack surface. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper session management in web applications and highlights the necessity of comprehensive authentication lifecycle management to prevent unauthorized access through stale sessions.