CVE-2026-58476 in SIP
Summary
by MITRE • 07/14/2026
Sustainable Irrigation Platform (SIP) through version 5.2.16 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows remote attackers to perform state-changing administrative actions by luring a logged-in administrator into visiting a malicious page that issues HTTP GET requests without CSRF token validation or origin verification. Attackers can trigger actions such as disabling the passphrase, rebooting the device, deleting programs, or installing plugins, with the default configuration exposing these endpoints to unauthenticated users due to no required passphrase and a default credential of 'opendoor'.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/14/2026
The Sustainable Irrigation Platform SIP version 5.2.16 presents a critical cross-site request forgery vulnerability that represents a fundamental flaw in the platform's authentication and authorization mechanisms. This vulnerability stems from the absence of proper CSRF token validation and origin verification within the administrative interfaces, creating a pathway for remote attackers to execute unauthorized administrative actions against connected irrigation systems. The flaw exists at the application layer and directly impacts the platform's security posture by allowing attackers to manipulate system state through crafted web requests that appear legitimate to the victim's browser.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates poor secure coding practices where the SIP platform fails to implement mandatory CSRF protection mechanisms that would normally validate the authenticity of requests originating from authorized users. Attackers can craft malicious web pages that automatically submit HTTP GET requests to the SIP administrative endpoints, exploiting the trust relationship between the authenticated administrator's browser and the vulnerable platform. The default configuration compounds this risk significantly by exposing administrative endpoints without requiring passphrase authentication or implementing proper access controls, leaving the system vulnerable to exploitation through the default credential 'opendoor' which provides immediate administrative access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass complete system compromise and potential physical damage to irrigation infrastructure. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to disable critical security features such as passphrases that would normally protect against unauthorized access, forcing administrators to rely solely on default credentials for authentication. The ability to reboot devices remotely creates opportunities for denial of service attacks that could disrupt irrigation operations during critical periods, while the capability to delete programs or install plugins allows attackers to modify system behavior and potentially introduce persistent backdoors. These actions can result in complete system compromise with cascading effects on agricultural operations and water resource management.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in web applications, and reflects patterns commonly seen in the ATT&CK framework under TA0001 Initial Access and TA0003 Persistence phases. The default credential 'opendoor' represents a well-known security weakness that directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 Valid Accounts, where adversaries leverage default or weak credentials to gain access to systems. Organizations using SIP platforms should immediately implement CSRF protection mechanisms including anti-CSRF tokens, referer header validation, and proper origin checking in web requests. Additionally, the platform configuration should be updated to require passphrase authentication for administrative functions, disable default credentials, and implement proper access controls that limit administrative privileges to authenticated users only.
Security measures must include immediate credential rotation for all affected systems, implementation of network segmentation to restrict administrative access to authorized networks, and deployment of web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious requests. The platform should also be updated to version 5.2.17 or later where appropriate CSRF protections have been implemented. Regular security audits should verify that no default credentials remain active and that all administrative endpoints require proper authentication before executing state-changing operations. Organizations should implement monitoring solutions to detect unusual patterns in administrative activity, particularly around device reboots or plugin installations that could indicate exploitation of this vulnerability. The vulnerability represents a critical risk to both cybersecurity and operational technology environments, requiring immediate remediation to prevent potential disruption of agricultural operations and unauthorized modification of irrigation system configurations.