CVE-2024-1579
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to predict or manipulate session tokens due to improper seed usage in the pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) used by Secomea GateManager's webserver modules. Successful exploitation enables session hijacking, potentially granting unauthorized access to GateManager interfaces. Organizations running affected GateManager versions before 11.2.624071020 are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Secomea GateManager
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers gain administrative access to GateManager, allowing them to manipulate industrial control systems, exfiltrate sensitive data, or disrupt operations through the compromised gateway.
Likely Case
Attackers hijack valid user sessions to access GateManager's web interface with the privileges of compromised accounts, potentially enabling further lateral movement or data theft.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and access controls, impact is limited to the GateManager system itself, though session hijacking could still expose management interfaces.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of PRNG weaknesses and session management. While no public PoC exists, the vulnerability description provides clear attack vectors.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 11.2.624071020 and later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.secomea.com/support/cybersecurity-advisory/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download GateManager version 11.2.624071020 or later from Secomea support portal. 2. Backup current configuration. 3. Apply the update following Secomea's upgrade documentation. 4. Restart GateManager services.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Access Restriction
allRestrict access to GateManager web interface to trusted IP addresses only
Session Timeout Reduction
allReduce session timeout values to limit window for session hijacking
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate GateManager on separate network segment with strict firewall rules
- Implement multi-factor authentication for GateManager access if supported
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check GateManager version via web interface (System > About) or CLI. Versions below 11.2.624071020 are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check web interface at System > About or consult GateManager documentation for CLI version checkVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 11.2.624071020 or higher and test session token generation/validation.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful login from different IP
- Session ID reuse from different source IPs
- Unusual session creation patterns
Network Indicators:
- Multiple authentication requests to GateManager web interface
- Session token reuse across different client IPs
SIEM Query:
source="gate_manager" AND (event_type="session_hijack" OR (auth_success AND ip_change_during_session))