External risk intelligence

Orpak SiteOmat SQL Injection Authentication Bypass.

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2017-14851

A SQL injection vulnerability affects Orpak SiteOmat, allowing authentication bypass through its login page. This creates a risk of unauthorized access to systems, potentially impacting data confidentiality and integrity. The business risk centers on compromised system access and data security.

4Halo Surface Signal

SQL Injection

Orpak Siteomat

before 6.4.414.084

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2017-14851

The vulnerability exists in the login page of the SiteOmat product. As a login interface, this component is intended to be accessed by users, and in the context of site management and industrial control software, such administrative or management portals are commonly deployed as network-accessible services.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

A SQL injection vulnerability exists within the login page of Orpak SiteOmat. This flaw allows for authentication bypass, potentially impacting the confidentiality and integrity of data. The main business risk is unauthorized access to the system.

  • Orpak SiteOmat login page
  • Insecure SQL query allows bypass
  • Unauthorized system access

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication on Orpak SiteOmat systems. The attack targets the login page by manipulating the authentication validation process. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access and potential compromise of the system.

  • Exposure on a network-accessible login page.
  • Attacker bypasses authentication.
  • Control or impact is achieved.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability allows for authentication bypass through SQL injection on the login page. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to systems.

  • Attackers with network access.
  • No special conditions required.
  • Potential for authentication bypass.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

An SQL injection vulnerability in the login page of Orpak SiteOmat allows for authentication bypass. This impacts organizations using affected versions by potentially compromising system access. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely and requires no user interaction.

  • Identify Orpak SiteOmat installations.
  • Restrict network access to the login interface.
  • Apply vendor updates; verify the fix.

Frequently asked questions

What is Orpak SiteOmat and how is it used?

Orpak SiteOmat is software used for site management, often in industrial control contexts. The affected component is its login page, which is part of the authentication process for accessing the system. Its primary use is likely for managing and monitoring site operations.

What type of weakness does CVE-2017-14851 describe?

CVE-2017-14851 describes a SQL injection weakness (CWE-89). This means an attacker can interfere with the queries an application makes to its database, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of data.

How can an attacker exploit the CVE-2017-14851 vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by interacting with the Orpak SiteOmat login page. The vulnerability lies in how the system validates authentication, using an insecure SQL query. The bug is not triggered by regular user actions or specific conditions beyond network access to the login page.

Who should be concerned about the Orpak SiteOmat vulnerability?

Organizations using Orpak SiteOmat are at risk, especially if the login page is accessible from the internet. This 'external' exposure means attackers outside the internal network could potentially exploit the flaw to bypass authentication.

What is the first step to address the Orpak SiteOmat vulnerability?

The first step is to identify all instances of Orpak SiteOmat within your organization. Following that, it is recommended to restrict network access to the login interface where possible and to plan for applying vendor updates when they become available.

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