{"id":34362,"date":"2025-05-04T00:57:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T00:57:26","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-30T04:22:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:22:06","slug":"cve-2025-2185-insufficient-session-expiration-vulnerability-in-albedo-telecom-net-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-2185-insufficient-session-expiration-vulnerability-in-albedo-telecom-net-time\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-2185: Insufficient Session Expiration Vulnerability in ALBEDO Telecom Net.Time<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a> 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<\/a> compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-2185
\nSeverity: High (8.0 CVSS)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a> or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

ALBEDO Telecom Net.Time – PTP\/NTP clock (Serial No. NBC0081P) | 1.4.4<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit takes advantage of the insufficient session expiration vulnerability<\/a>. In simple terms, when a user logs into a system<\/a>, a session is created. This session should ideally expire<\/a> 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<\/a>. If the attacker successfully hijacks the session, they can transmit passwords over unencrypted connections, increasing the risk of interception, system compromise, or data leakage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following conceptual example provides a simplified representation of how the vulnerability might be exploited<\/a>:<\/p>\n

GET \/sessionID?=XYZ123 HTTP\/1.1\nHost: vulnerable.example.com\nCookie: session=XYZ123\n{ \"user_password\": \"...\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
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<\/a>. The attacker then transmits the user’s password over the unencrypted connection, potentially leading<\/a> to its interception.
\nRemember, this is a simplified representation and actual exploitation could involve more complex methods and steps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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