HIKVISION-iSecure-Center Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Scanner

HIKVISION-iSecure-Center is an advanced security management platform used globally by organizations to streamline and secure their security measures. It integrates various security operations, making management more practical and efficient. This platform is designed to facilitate a seamless interface for managing different security devices and resources. Its deployment ranges from small enterprises to large corporations due to its ability to manage complex security data effectively. Businesses rely on HIKVISION-iSecure-Center to centralize and simplify their security infrastructure. The platform boasts robust features, making it a popular choice for integrated security management.

The Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability detected in this platform allows an attacker to make unauthorized requests from the backend server. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending crafted requests that manipulate the server into fetching data from unintended websites or internal systems. SSRF can be leveraged to access sensitive information or conduct further attacks within the internal network. Exploiting this vulnerability usually requires knowledge about the targeted system's endpoints. Attacks can proceed without direct access to vulnerable endpoints, thus posing a threat to data confidentiality and integrity.

The vulnerability specifically leverages the platform's proxy functionality, allowing external requests to be redirected. An attacker can exploit this by encoding a payload within a URL, tricking the server into fetching remote resources. The vulnerable parameter is typically found in the proxy endpoint, where unsanitized input can trigger server-side actions. This flaw may lead to the exfiltration of sensitive configuration details, inadvertently aiding in further security breaches. Knowledge of the request path can significantly help attackers in crafting successful exploit vectors. Such vulnerabilities may not always require authentication, exacerbating the risk for exposed systems.

When this SSRF vulnerability is exploited successfully, attackers might access critical internal systems and retrieve confidential data. Malicious actors can attain unwarranted insights into the security architecture of the organization by extracting sensitive environment configurations. This can lead to significant security breaches, potentially compromising user data and system functionalities. The exploitation could pave the way for more sophisticated attacks such as lateral movement within the network. Recovery and mitigation efforts may require substantial resources, highlighting the importance of addressing such vulnerabilities. System unavailability or trust issues could also arise as a result of these exploits.

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• https://github.com/PeiQi0/PeiQi-WIKI-Book/tree/e48ba246197315d26acb2fda1ecad4cb420df633/docs/wiki/iot/HIKVISION