Overview of Vulnerabilities in HaloITSM CVE-2024-6203, CVE-2024-6202, CVE-2024-6201, CVE-2024-6200

HaloITSM was determined to have multiple vulnerabilities as of August 6, 2024, specifically affecting versions up to 2.146.1.These vulnerabilities can lead to severe security risks, including account takeovers and unauthorized access. This blog post will detail each vulnerability, its implications, and the necessary patches to mitigate these risks.

 CVE-2024-6203: Password Reset Poisoning Vulnerability

The **Password Reset Poisoning** vulnerability allows attackers to send poisoned password reset links to existing HaloITSM users if they know the user's email address. When the victim clicks on the link, the password reset token is leaked to the attacker, enabling them to reset the victim's password and potentially take over the account. This vulnerability is particularly dangerous as it exploits a common feature of many web applications—the password reset function.

**Mitigation**: This vulnerability is fixed in versions released after 2.146.1, with patches available starting from version 2.143.61.

CVE-2024-6202: SAML XML Signature Wrapping Vulnerability

The **SAML XML Signature Wrapping (XSW)** vulnerability allows anonymous attackers to impersonate any HaloITSM user by knowing their email address. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and actions performed under the guise of the impersonated user.

**Mitigation**: Similar to the previous vulnerability, this issue is addressed in versions beyond 2.146.1, with patches starting from 2.143.61.

 CVE-2024-6201: Template Injection Vulnerability

The **Template Injection** vulnerability exists within the email generation engine of HaloITSM. This flaw can lead to the leakage of sensitive information, as attackers can inject malicious templates that execute arbitrary code or expose confidential data.

**Mitigation**: This vulnerability is resolved in versions released after 2.146.1, with patches available from version 2.143.61.

 CVE-2024-6200: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

The **Stored XSS** vulnerability allows attackers to inject JavaScript code that executes actions on behalf of users accessing tickets. This can lead to various malicious activities, such as data theft or unauthorized actions performed in the context of the user.

**Mitigation**: This vulnerability is also patched in versions after 2.146.1, with fixes starting from version 2.143.61.

 Conclusion

The identified vulnerabilities in HaloITSM versions up to 2.146.1 pose significant risks to user accounts and sensitive data. Users are strongly advised to update to the latest versions to ensure their systems are protected against these vulnerabilities. Regular updates and security assessments are essential practices for maintaining the integrity and security of software applications.

Citations:

[1] https://community.haloitsm.com/auth/forgot-password