CVE-2020-25142 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

An issue was discovered in Observium Professional, Enterprise & Community 20.8.10631 where attackers can forge malicious requests due to a lack of unpredictable CSRF tokens.

Understanding CVE-2020-25142

What is CVE-2020-25142?

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Observium versions 20.8.10631 that allows attackers to manipulate requests by exploiting the absence of CSRF tokens.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25142

The vulnerability enables attackers to craft and execute malicious requests, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25142

Vulnerability Description

Observium 20.8.10631 is susceptible to CSRF attacks when links and forms do not have unpredictable tokens, allowing attackers to create and submit unauthorized requests.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Observium Professional, Enterprise & Community
Version: 20.8.10631

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the absence of CSRF tokens in links and forms to send unauthorized requests, such as adding Device Settings via the /addsrv URI.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement CSRF tokens in all links and forms to prevent unauthorized requests.
Regularly monitor and audit system logs for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security patches.
Educate users and administrators on best practices for secure web application development.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Observium to address the CSRF vulnerability and enhance system security.