CVE-2024-0555 in WIC1200
Summary
by MITRE • 01/16/2024
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been found on WIC1200, affecting version 1.1. An authenticated user could lead another user into executing unwanted actions inside the application they are logged in. This vulnerability is possible due to the lack of propper CSRF token implementation.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/06/2024
The CVE-2024-0555 vulnerability represents a critical Cross-Site Request Forgery flaw in the WIC1200 device firmware version 1.1, specifically targeting the web interface authentication system. This vulnerability exists within the web application layer of the device, where proper CSRF protection mechanisms have been omitted or inadequately implemented. The flaw allows an attacker to exploit authenticated sessions by tricking legitimate users into executing unauthorized actions without their knowledge or consent. The vulnerability specifically affects the web interface of the WIC1200 device, which is commonly used in enterprise and industrial networking environments, making it a significant concern for organizations relying on this equipment for critical infrastructure operations.
The technical root cause of this vulnerability stems from the absence of proper CSRF token validation within the web application's request processing pipeline. According to CWE-352, this represents a classic Cross-Site Request Forgery weakness where the application fails to verify the authenticity of requests originating from the same user. The vulnerability manifests when an authenticated user visits a malicious website or clicks on a crafted link that triggers requests to the vulnerable WIC1200 device. Without proper token validation, the device cannot distinguish between legitimate requests initiated by the authenticated user and malicious requests crafted by an attacker. This weakness allows attackers to perform actions such as changing network configurations, modifying user accounts, or executing administrative commands on the device. The vulnerability operates under the ATT&CK framework's T1566 technique for initial access through social engineering, specifically targeting the web interface authentication mechanisms.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-0555 extends beyond simple privilege escalation, potentially enabling complete device compromise and unauthorized network access. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain persistent access to the device's administrative interface, allowing for configuration changes that could disrupt network operations or create backdoors for future access. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous in industrial environments where the WIC1200 device may control critical network infrastructure, as unauthorized modifications could lead to service outages or security breaches. Additionally, since the vulnerability requires only authenticated access from the victim, it can be exploited through social engineering campaigns targeting network administrators or users with legitimate access credentials. The lack of proper CSRF protection means that even users who believe they are operating within a secure session could unknowingly execute malicious commands, making this vulnerability particularly insidious.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including firmware updates from the vendor, network segmentation to isolate affected devices, and enhanced monitoring of administrative activities. The primary remediation strategy involves applying the vendor-supplied security patches that properly implement CSRF token validation mechanisms, ensuring that all requests to the device's web interface contain valid tokens that are verified against the user's session. Network administrators should also consider implementing additional security controls such as two-factor authentication for administrative access, disabling unnecessary web interfaces, and deploying intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious activities. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1566 for social engineering, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security measures that address both technical controls and user awareness training. Organizations should also conduct security assessments to identify other potentially vulnerable devices in their network infrastructure and ensure that proper access controls and session management mechanisms are implemented across all networked devices.