CVE-2020-25096 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

LogRhythm Platform Manager (PM) 7.4.9 has Incorrect Access Control, allowing low-privileged users to interact with any back-end component with a LogRhythm agent installed.

Understanding CVE-2020-25096

LogRhythm Platform Manager (PM) 7.4.9 has a vulnerability that allows users to bypass access controls and interact with back-end components.

What is CVE-2020-25096?

The vulnerability in LogRhythm Platform Manager (PM) 7.4.9 enables users to communicate with any configured back-end server, regardless of their access rights.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25096

This vulnerability allows even low-privileged users to interact with any back-end component that has a LogRhythm agent installed, compromising data security.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25096

LogRhythm Platform Manager (PM) 7.4.9 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Incorrect access control in LogRhythm Platform Manager (PM) 7.4.9
WebSocket-based communication to the PM application server lacks access control
Requests are forwarded to any configured back-end server without proper authorization

Affected Systems and Versions

LogRhythm Platform Manager (PM) 7.4.9

Exploitation Mechanism

Low-privileged users can interact with any back-end component with a LogRhythm agent

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address the CVE-2020-25096 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update LogRhythm Platform Manager (PM) to a patched version
Monitor and restrict access to back-end components

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access control policies
Conduct security training for users on data interaction protocols

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by LogRhythm to fix the access control issue