CVE-2016-15046

Public Exploit
Hanwha Techwin SSM 1.32 & 1.4 ActiveMQ File Upload RCE

Description

A client-side remote code execution vulnerability exists in Hanwha Techwin Smart Security Manager (SSM) versions 1.32 and 1.4, due to improper restrictions on the PUT method exposed by the bundled Apache ActiveMQ instance (running on port 8161). An attacker can exploit this flaw through a Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) bypass combined with JavaScript-triggered file uploads to the web server, ultimately resulting in arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges. This vulnerability bypasses the server-side mitigations introduced in ZDI-15-156 and ZDI-16-481 by shifting the exploitation to the client-side. This product is now referred to as Hanwha Wisenet SSM and it is unknown if current versions are affected.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com Third-Party Advisory srcincite.io Third-Party Advisory vulncheck.com
Affected: Hanwha Smart Security Manager (SSM)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/samsung_security_manager_put.rb exploit
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-156/ third party advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-481/ third party advisory
https://web.archive.org/web/20160518205411/http://security.hanwhatechwin.com/product/product_view.asp?idx=6779#FL080000 patch
https://srcincite.io/advisories/src-2016-0032/ third party advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/samsung-security-manager-activemq-file-upload-rce third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-15046?
CVE-2016-15046 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-15046?
To fix CVE-2016-15046, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-15046 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-15046 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-15046?
CVE-2016-15046 affects Hanwha Smart Security Manager (SSM).
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