CVE-2025-22493
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Foreseer Reporting Software (FRS) allows session cookies to be transmitted over unencrypted HTTP connections due to missing Secure flag and SameSite=Lax configuration. Attackers could intercept these cookies to hijack user sessions. Organizations using vulnerable versions of FRS are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Foreseer Reporting Software (FRS)
⚠️ 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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- 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 intercept session cookies over unencrypted connections and gain unauthorized access to sensitive reporting data and administrative functions.
Likely Case
Session hijacking in environments where HTTP traffic can be intercepted, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact if HTTPS is enforced and network segmentation prevents interception.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires ability to intercept HTTP traffic containing session cookies.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: v1.5.100
Vendor Advisory: https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/etn-va-2024-1009.pdf
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download FRS v1.5.100 from official vendor sources. 2. Backup current configuration and data. 3. Install the update following vendor documentation. 4. Restart FRS services. 5. Verify cookie settings now include Secure flag.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Enforce HTTPS Only
allConfigure web server to redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS and set HSTS headers
# Apache: Redirect permanent / https://your-frs-server/
# Nginx: return 301 https://$server_name$request_uri;
# IIS: Use URL Rewrite module to force HTTPS
Web Application Firewall Rules
allConfigure WAF to block or modify cookies without Secure flag
# ModSecurity rule example: SecRule RESPONSE_HEADERS:Set-Cookie "!Secure" "phase:4,id:1001,block,msg:'Cookie missing Secure flag'"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Deploy FRS behind reverse proxy that enforces HTTPS and adds Secure flag to cookies
- Implement network segmentation to isolate FRS traffic and prevent interception
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
1. Access FRS web interface. 2. Use browser developer tools to inspect Set-Cookie headers. 3. Verify if 'Secure' flag is missing from session cookies.Check Version:
# Check FRS version via web interface admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
1. After patching, inspect Set-Cookie headers again. 2. Confirm 'Secure' flag is present on all session cookies. 3. Verify HTTPS is required for all connections.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing session cookies
- Failed HTTPS redirect attempts
- Mixed content warnings
Network Indicators:
- HTTP traffic containing Set-Cookie headers without Secure flag
- Session cookies transmitted over port 80
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*login*" OR uri="*session*") AND protocol="HTTP" AND status=200