CVE-2021-28055: Centreon/centreon Predictable CSRF Tokens Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7rg4-266c-jqw6
CVSS 6.5
CWE-330 CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-28055 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) predictable csrf tokens vulnerability (CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values) affecting Centreon/centreon libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves predictable csrf tokens in centreon/centreon. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 20.10.7, 20.04.13, 19.10.23, 2.8.37.

CVE-2021-28055 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-28055
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7rg4-266c-jqw6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values
Affected Product Centreon/centreon
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2021-28055

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Centreon/centreon dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

centreon/centreon fixed: 20.10.7
Upgrade centreon/centreon to 20.10.7
centreon/centreon fixed: 20.04.13
Upgrade centreon/centreon to 20.04.13
centreon/centreon fixed: 19.10.23
Upgrade centreon/centreon to 19.10.23
centreon/centreon fixed: 2.8.37
Upgrade centreon/centreon to 2.8.37
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

inspect dependencies for centreon/centreon

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2021-28055, inspect your project dependencies for Centreon/centreon:

inspect dependencies for centreon/centreon

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Centreon/centreon in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 20.10.7), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values, where the product uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers. In Centreon/centreon, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An issue was discovered in Centreon-Web in Centreon Platform 20.10.0. The anti-CSRF token generation is predictable, which might allow CSRF attacks that add an admin user.

CVE-2021-28055 Affected Centreon/centreon Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
20.10.720.04.1319.10.232.8.37
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
centreon/centreon
Packagist
≥ 20.10.0
< 20.10.7
20.10.7
centreon/centreon
Packagist
≥ 20.04.0
< 20.04.13
20.04.13
centreon/centreon
Packagist
≥ 19.10.0
< 19.10.23
19.10.23
centreon/centreon
Packagist
< 2.8.37
2.8.37

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28055?
CVE-2021-28055 is a security vulnerability in Centreon/centreon involving Predictable CSRF tokens in centreon/centreon under CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values.
Which Centreon/centreon versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 20.10.7, 20.04.13, 19.10.23, 2.8.37 across affected packages: centreon/centreon.
What version fixes CVE-2021-28055?
Upgrading to 20.10.7, 20.04.13, 19.10.23, 2.8.37 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is centreon/centreon affected?
Yes, centreon/centreon is affected in releases prior to 20.10.7, 20.04.13, 19.10.23, 2.8.37. Upgrade your dependency to 20.10.7, 20.04.13, 19.10.23, 2.8.37 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-28055?
CVE-2021-28055 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-28055?
CVE-2021-28055 is classified under CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values (The product uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2021-28055?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for centreon/centreon'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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