CVE-2025-2185: Insufficient Session Expiration Vulnerability in ALBEDO Telecom Net.Time

Overview

As an increasingly interconnected digital world, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. One such concern is the recent discovery of a vulnerability in ALBEDO Telecom Net.Time – PTP/NTP clock software release 1.4.4. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-2185, affects all users of the said software and can lead to severe consequences if left unaddressed. The vulnerability lies in its ability to allow passwords to be transmitted over unencrypted connections, making the product a target for interception, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-2185
Severity: High (8.0 CVSS)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise or data leakage

Affected Products

Product | Affected Versions

ALBEDO Telecom Net.Time – PTP/NTP clock (Serial No. NBC0081P) | 1.4.4

How the Exploit Works

The exploit takes advantage of the insufficient session expiration vulnerability. In simple terms, when a user logs into a system, a session is created. This session should ideally expire after a given time or when the user logs out. However, in this case, the session does not expire as it should, allowing an attacker to take over the session. If the attacker successfully hijacks the session, they can transmit passwords over unencrypted connections, increasing the risk of interception, system compromise, or data leakage.

Conceptual Example Code

The following conceptual example provides a simplified representation of how the vulnerability might be exploited:

GET /sessionID?=XYZ123 HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable.example.com
Cookie: session=XYZ123
{ "user_password": "..." }

In this example, an attacker, having taken over a session (XYZ123), sends a request to the server with a cookie attached that corresponds to the hijacked session. The attacker then transmits the user’s password over the unencrypted connection, potentially leading to its interception.
Remember, this is a simplified representation and actual exploitation could involve more complex methods and steps.