CVE-2019-17643 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability was detected in Centreon versions earlier than 2.8-30, 18.10-8, 19.04-5, and 19.10-2, exposing sensitive data through an unauthenticated direct request.

Understanding CVE-2019-17643

This CVE identifies a security flaw in Centreon versions that could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

What is CVE-2019-17643?

This vulnerability in Centreon versions prior to specified releases allows for the exposure of sensitive data through a specific unauthenticated request.

The Impact of CVE-2019-17643

The vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to critical information, potentially leading to data breaches and privacy violations.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-17643

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in Centreon versions before 2.8-30, 18.10-8, 19.04-5, and 19.10-2 enables the disclosure of sensitive data via an unauthenticated direct request.

Affected Systems and Versions

Centreon versions earlier than 2.8-30
Centreon versions earlier than 18.10-8
Centreon versions earlier than 19.04-5
Centreon versions earlier than 19.10-2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by making an unauthenticated direct request to include/monitoring/recurrentDowntime/GetXMLHost4Services.php.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-17643 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Centreon to versions 2.8-30, 18.10-8, 19.04-5, or 19.10-2.
Monitor and restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint.
Implement network security measures to detect and block unauthorized requests.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly audit and review access controls within Centreon.
Educate users on secure practices to prevent unauthorized data access.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Centreon promptly to address the vulnerability.