CVE-2020-10274 – This vulnerability allows attackers to derive R... (How to Fix)

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2020-10274?

CVE-2020-10274 has a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows attackers to derive REST API access tokens from default credentials, enabling unauthorized access to robot data. When combined with CVE-2020-10273, attackers can exfiltrate all stored data including indoor mapping images and metadata. This affects robots using the vulnerable Control Dashboard with default credentials.

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability allows attackers to derive REST API access tokens from default credentials, enabling unauthorized access to robot data. When combined with CVE-2020-10273, attackers can exfiltrate all stored data including indoor mapping images and metadata. This affects robots using the vulnerable Control Dashboard with default credentials.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

Robots using the vulnerable Control Dashboard

Versions: Versions using default credentials from Control Dashboard (specific versions not specified in CVE)

Operating Systems: Robot operating systems using the vulnerable REST API

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Requires combination with CVE-2020-10273 for full data exfiltration. Systems using default credentials are most vulnerable.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete data exfiltration including sensitive indoor mapping data, potentially revealing physical layouts and operational patterns of robotic systems.

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Likely Case

Unauthorized access to robot databases and exfiltration of stored operational data and metadata.

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If Mitigated

Limited or no data exposure if proper authentication controls and network segmentation are implemented.

🌐 Internet-Facing: MEDIUM - Requires network access to robot systems, but many robotic systems may not be directly internet-facing.

🏢 Internal Only: HIGH - Attackers on the same network can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive robot data.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes

Weaponized: LIKELY

Unauthenticated Exploit: ✅ No

Complexity: LOW

Exploitation requires network access to robot systems and knowledge of default credentials. The sha256 and base64 derivation makes token generation straightforward.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Not specified

Vendor Advisory: Not provided in CVE references

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Change default credentials immediately. 2. Implement proper authentication mechanisms. 3. Rotate all access tokens. 4. Apply any available vendor patches.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Change Default Credentials

all

Immediately change all default credentials on robot Control Dashboard systems

Use vendor-specific credential change procedures

Network Segmentation

all

Isolate robot networks from general corporate networks

Configure firewall rules to restrict robot network access

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement network segmentation to isolate robot systems
Change all default credentials and implement strong authentication
Monitor network traffic for unauthorized access attempts
Disable unnecessary REST API endpoints if possible

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check if robot systems are using default Control Dashboard credentials and test if REST API tokens can be derived using sha256/base64 of those credentials.

Check Version:

Check robot Control Dashboard version using vendor-specific commands

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify that default credentials have been changed and test that old derived tokens no longer provide API access.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unauthorized API access attempts
Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful access
Unusual data export patterns

Network Indicators:

Unusual data transfers from robot systems
API calls using derived tokens
Network scans targeting robot REST API endpoints

SIEM Query:

source="robot_api" AND (event_type="authentication_failure" OR event_type="data_export") | stats count by src_ip, user

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2020-10274

CVSS v3 Score: 7.1 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

CWE: CWE-200

Published: June 24, 2020

Last Updated: November 21, 2024

🔗 References

https://github.com/aliasrobotics/RVD/issues/2556 Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/aliasrobotics/RVD/issues/2556 Third Party Advisory

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