Overview
CVE-2025-13807 describes a medium severity vulnerability found in OrionSec Orion-Ops up to version 5925824997a3109651bbde07460958a7be249ed1. Specifically, the vulnerability resides within the MachineKeyController function located in the orion-ops-api/orion-ops-web/src/main/java/cn/orionsec/ops/controller/MachineKeyController.java file of the API component. This flaw allows for improper authorization, potentially enabling attackers to bypass security controls and gain unauthorized access. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and a proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available. The vendor has been unresponsive to disclosure attempts.
Technical Details
The vulnerability stems from insufficient authorization checks within the MachineKeyController. An attacker can manipulate requests to this controller to potentially bypass intended authorization mechanisms. The specific manipulation leading to the bypass is detailed in the publicly available exploit. Given the location within the API component, a successful exploit could lead to sensitive information disclosure or unauthorized modification of system configurations managed through the Orion-Ops platform. The publicly available exploit significantly lowers the barrier to exploitation.
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score for CVE-2025-13807 is 4.3, indicating a MEDIUM severity vulnerability. While the impact might not be critical, the ease of exploitation due to the public availability of the exploit and the potential for unauthorized access make it a noteworthy concern. A score of 4.3 reflects the potential for some impact on confidentiality and integrity, but does not include a high risk to system availability.
- CVSS Score: 4.3
- Severity: MEDIUM
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-13807 could have several negative consequences:
- Unauthorized Access: Attackers could gain access to sensitive machine keys managed by Orion-Ops.
- Information Disclosure: Sensitive information related to managed machines could be exposed.
- System Compromise: Depending on the permissions associated with the compromised machine keys, attackers might be able to compromise the systems they control.
Mitigation or Patch Steps
Unfortunately, given the vendor’s lack of response, a formal patch is not currently available. Recommended mitigation steps include:
- Network Segmentation: Isolate the Orion-Ops API server to limit the potential blast radius of a successful attack.
- Input Validation: Implement robust input validation on the
MachineKeyControllerto prevent malicious requests. This may require custom code development. - Authorization Review: Conduct a thorough review of the authorization logic within the
MachineKeyControllerto identify and correct the flaw. This likely requires decompilation and reverse engineering of the code. - Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF with rules designed to detect and block exploit attempts targeting this vulnerability. While this won’t fix the root cause, it can provide a layer of protection.
- Monitoring and Alerting: Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting to detect suspicious activity that might indicate an exploit attempt.
- Consider Alternatives: If possible, evaluate alternative solutions for machine key management, especially if the vendor remains unresponsive.
