CVE-2023-25074
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated but unprivileged operators in Gallagher Command Centre Server to improperly modify and view Competencies data due to insufficient privilege validation. It affects all versions vEL8.40 and prior, and specific older versions without security patches. This enables unauthorized access to sensitive competency information.
💻 Affected Systems
- Gallagher Command Centre Server
📦 What is this software?
Command Centre by Gallagher
Command Centre by Gallagher
Command Centre by Gallagher
Command Centre by Gallagher
Command Centre by Gallagher
Command Centre by Gallagher
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Unauthorized modification of critical competency data could lead to security policy violations, compliance failures, or manipulation of personnel access controls.
Likely Case
Unauthorized viewing of sensitive competency information, potentially exposing confidential employee data or security clearance details.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact is limited to potential data exposure without system compromise.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires valid operator credentials. No public exploit code is known.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: vEL8.90.1318 (MR1), vEL8.80.1192 (MR2), vEL8.70.2185 (MR4), vEL8.60.2347 (MR6), vEL8.50.2831 (MR8)
Vendor Advisory: https://security.gallagher.com/en-NZ/Security-Advisories/CVE-2023-25074
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download appropriate patch version from Gallagher support portal. 2. Backup current configuration. 3. Apply patch following Gallagher documentation. 4. Restart Command Centre Server services. 5. Verify patch installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Operator Access
allLimit operator accounts to only those requiring access to Competencies functionality.
Enhanced Monitoring
allImplement logging and alerting for Competencies-related activities by unprivileged operators.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and review all operator permissions regularly.
- Enable detailed auditing of Competencies access and modifications in system logs.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Command Centre Server version against affected versions list. If running affected version, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check version in Command Centre Server web interface or administration console.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify Command Centre Server version is patched to one of the fixed versions listed in vendor advisory.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to Competencies module
- Competencies modifications by unprivileged operators
Network Indicators:
- Unusual patterns of Competencies-related API calls from operator accounts
SIEM Query:
source="command_centre" AND (event="competency_access" OR event="competency_modify") AND user_role="operator"