CVE-2023-3218 in openitcockpit
Summary
by MITRE • 06/13/2023
Race Condition within a Thread in GitHub repository it-novum/openitcockpit prior to 4.6.5.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/26/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-3218 represents a race condition occurring within a threaded environment of the openitcockpit monitoring platform version 4.6.4 and earlier. This issue manifests in the repository it-novum/openitcockpit where concurrent thread execution creates opportunities for unpredictable behavior and potential security exploitation. The race condition specifically affects the thread management mechanism, allowing for timing-dependent operations that can lead to inconsistent system states or unauthorized access patterns. Such vulnerabilities are particularly concerning in monitoring platforms where system integrity and data consistency are paramount for operational security.
The technical flaw stems from improper synchronization mechanisms within the threading implementation of the openitcockpit application. When multiple threads attempt to access shared resources or execute critical sections of code simultaneously, the lack of adequate locking or coordination protocols creates windows where malicious actors or faulty execution paths can exploit the timing gaps. This race condition can result in data corruption, privilege escalation, or unauthorized modification of system configurations. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-362, which specifically addresses race conditions in concurrent programming environments where multiple threads or processes access shared resources without proper synchronization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple functional instability to potential security breaches within monitoring infrastructure. In a production environment, attackers could exploit the race condition to gain elevated privileges, manipulate monitoring data, or disrupt service availability. The monitoring platform's role in providing critical operational insights makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it could allow adversaries to hide malicious activities from detection systems while simultaneously compromising the integrity of monitoring data. Organizations relying on openitcockpit for infrastructure monitoring face significant risks including data integrity compromise and potential system infiltration.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-3218 require immediate patching to version 4.6.5 or later where the race condition has been addressed through proper thread synchronization mechanisms. System administrators should implement comprehensive monitoring of thread behavior and resource access patterns to detect potential exploitation attempts. The fix typically involves implementing proper locking mechanisms, atomic operations, or other concurrency control methods to ensure that shared resources are accessed exclusively by one thread at a time. Organizations should also consider implementing additional security controls such as access logging, privilege separation, and regular security assessments to reduce the attack surface. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004 which covers legitimate credentials for privilege escalation, as the race condition could potentially enable unauthorized access to elevated system privileges through timing-based exploitation methods.