CVE-2026-1325
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass password recovery mechanisms in Sangfor Operation and Maintenance Security Management System, potentially enabling unauthorized password resets. It affects all systems running versions up to 3.0.12. The exploit is publicly available and can be executed without authentication.
💻 Affected Systems
- Sangfor Operation and Maintenance Security Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could reset administrator passwords and gain full control of the security management system, potentially compromising the entire network infrastructure it manages.
Likely Case
Attackers reset user passwords to gain unauthorized access to the security management system, potentially modifying security policies or accessing sensitive operational data.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and access controls, impact would be limited to the security management system itself without lateral movement to other systems.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit code is publicly available on GitHub and requires minimal technical skill to execute.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Vendor has not responded to disclosure. Consider upgrading to any version above 3.0.12 if available, or implement workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Block Vulnerable Endpoint
linuxUse web application firewall or network firewall to block access to /fort/login/edit_pwd_mall
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -m string --string "/fort/login/edit_pwd_mall" --algo bm -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -m string --string "/fort/login/edit_pwd_mall" --algo bm -j DROP
Disable Password Recovery Function
allTemporarily disable the password recovery functionality in the application if possible
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the Sangfor system on a separate network segment with strict access controls
- Implement multi-factor authentication for all administrative access to compensate for weak password recovery
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if system is running Sangfor Operation and Maintenance Security Management System version 3.0.12 or earlier. Test the /fort/login/edit_pwd_mall endpoint with the flag parameter manipulation.Check Version:
Check the system's web interface or configuration files for version information. No standard command available.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify the system is running a version above 3.0.12 or that the /fort/login/edit_pwd_mall endpoint is properly secured or disabled.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed password recovery attempts
- Unusual password reset requests from unexpected IP addresses
- Access to /fort/login/edit_pwd_mall with manipulated parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /fort/login/edit_pwd_mall with flag parameter manipulation
- Unusual traffic patterns to the password recovery endpoint
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="/fort/login/edit_pwd_mall" AND (parameter="flag" OR method="POST")) | stats count by src_ip