1. Introduction
The Zoom Settings vulnerability concerns the configuration of Zoom credentials within a scanning tool. Incorrectly configured settings can lead to exposure of sensitive information used for accessing Zoom services. This affects systems running the scanning software and potentially any connected Zoom accounts. A likely impact is compromise of confidentiality if credentials are exposed.
2. Technical Explanation
This vulnerability arises from how the scanning tool stores and manages Zoom access details. The script initializes these credentials, which need to be manually set within the scan policy preferences. An attacker gaining access to the scan configuration could retrieve these stored credentials. There is no known CVE associated with this specific issue.
- Root cause: Credentials are stored in a potentially insecure location within the scanning tool’s configuration files.
- Exploit mechanism: An attacker would need read access to the scan policy configuration file where Zoom settings are defined. They could then extract the configured credentials.
- Scope: Affected platforms are those running the scanning software that utilises this plugin for Zoom credential management.
3. Detection and Assessment
Confirming vulnerability involves checking how the Zoom settings have been configured within your scan policies.
- Quick checks: Examine the scan policy configuration to see if Zoom credentials are present.
- Scanning: There are no specific signature IDs available for this issue as it relates to a tool’s internal configuration.
- Logs and evidence: Review the scanning tool’s logs for any entries related to Zoom credential updates or access attempts.
4. Solution / Remediation Steps
The following steps detail how to securely configure the Zoom settings within your scan policies.
4.1 Preparation
- Ensure you have valid Zoom credentials available. A roll back plan involves restoring the previous scan policy backup if issues occur.
- Change windows are generally not needed, but approval may be required depending on internal policies.
4.2 Implementation
- Step 1: Open your scan policy configuration within the scanning tool’s interface.
- Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Preferences -> Zoom’ section.
- Step 3: Enter valid Zoom credentials in the appropriate fields.
- Step 4: Save the updated scan policy configuration.
4.3 Config or Code Example
Before
# No credentials configured, or using default/test values
zoom_api_key = ""
zoom_api_secret = ""
After
# Valid Zoom API Key and Secret entered
zoom_api_key = "your_api_key"
zoom_api_secret = "your_api_secret"
4.4 Security Practices Relevant to This Vulnerability
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- Practice 1: Least privilege to limit the impact if scan configuration is compromised.
- Practice 2: Secure storage of credentials using encryption or a secrets management system.
4.5 Automation (Optional)
5. Verification / Validation
Confirming the fix involves verifying that valid Zoom credentials are configured in your scan policies.
- Post-fix check: Open the scan policy configuration and confirm that the ‘Zoom API Key’ and ‘Zoom API Secret’ fields contain populated values.
- Smoke test: Run a basic Zoom connectivity test through the scanning tool to confirm that it can successfully authenticate with Zoom using the configured credentials.
- Monitoring: Check logs for successful authentication attempts from the scanning tool to Zoom, indicating valid credential usage.
6. Preventive Measures and Monitoring
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- Baselines: Update your security baseline or policy to include requirements for secure credential storage within scan configurations.
- Pipelines: Implement checks in CI/CD pipelines to prevent insecure credentials from being committed to configuration files.
- Asset and patch process: Regularly review scan policy configurations to ensure they adhere to security best practices.
7. Risks, Side Effects, and Roll Back
- Risk or side effect 1: Incorrect credentials may cause scan failures. Mitigation is to double-check entered values.
8. References and Resources
- Vendor advisory or bulletin: No specific vendor advisory available for this configuration issue.
- NVD or CVE entry: No associated NVD or CVE entry exists.
- Product or platform documentation relevant to the fix: Refer to your scanning tool’s documentation on configuring Zoom integration settings.