CVE-2020-11818 : Security Advisory and Response

Rukovoditel 2.5.2 is vulnerable to a CSRF bypass attack that allows an attacker to change the Admin password and escalate privileges.

Understanding CVE-2020-11818

What is CVE-2020-11818?

In Rukovoditel 2.5.2, a protection mechanism using form_session_token to prevent CSRF attacks can be circumvented by an attacker with another user's valid token, enabling privilege escalation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-11818

The vulnerability allows an attacker to change the Admin password through a CSRF attack, leading to unauthorized privilege escalation.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-11818

Vulnerability Description

The CSRF bypass vulnerability in Rukovoditel 2.5.2 permits attackers to change the Admin password and elevate their privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Rukovoditel
Version: 2.5.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the CSRF vulnerability by using another user's valid token to change the Admin password and gain unauthorized privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Users should update Rukovoditel to a patched version that addresses the CSRF bypass vulnerability.
Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication to mitigate unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit user privileges to detect any unauthorized changes.
Educate users on the importance of safeguarding their session tokens and avoiding sharing them.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Rukovoditel promptly to address the CSRF bypass vulnerability.