CVE-2017-14852

Orpak · SiteOmat management console

The Orpak SiteOmat management console is vulnerable to insecure communication due to the use of an invalid SSL certificate across all known software versions.

Executive summary

All versions of the Orpak SiteOmat management console are susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks resulting from invalid SSL certificate implementations.

Vulnerability

The vulnerability stems from an insecure communication channel between the user and the management console. By utilizing an invalid SSL certificate, the system fails to verify the identity of the server, allowing an attacker to intercept or manipulate sensitive traffic.

Business impact

With a CVSS score of 8.6, this vulnerability creates a high risk of credential theft and unauthorized administrative access. Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of the management console, potentially impacting the operational integrity of the systems it governs.

Remediation

Immediate Action: Consult the vendor for available security updates or configuration guidance to replace invalid certificates with trusted, valid ones.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor network traffic to the SiteOmat console for anomalous SSL certificate warnings or evidence of interception attempts.

Compensating Controls: Restrict access to the management console to authorized internal networks only, utilizing VPNs or firewalls to minimize exposure to external threats.

Exploitation status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst recommendation

The reliance on invalid certificates undermines the fundamental security of the management console. Organizations should treat this as a high-priority configuration issue and seek updated documentation or patches from the vendor to remediate the certificate trust chain.