MEDIUM CVSS 4.6
Published: 2024-03-11

CVE-2024-28198

frentix openolat Security Advisory (CVE-2024-28198)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-28198 impacting frentix openolat. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
OpenOlat is an open source web-based e-learning platform for teaching, learning, assessment and communication. By manually manipulating http requests when using the draw.io integration it is possible to read arbitrary files as the configured system user and SSRF. The problem is fixed in version 18.1.6 and 18.2.2. It is advised to upgrade to the latest version of 18.1.x or 18.2.x. Users unable to upgrade may work around this issue by disabling the Draw.io module or the entire REST API which will secure the system.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product frentix / openolat
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-611

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-28198 impacting frentix openolat.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-28198.yaml
id: cve-2024-28198

info:
  name: frentix openolat - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-28198 affecting frentix openolat.
    Evaluation: OpenOlat is an open source web-based e-learning platform for teaching, learning, assessment and communication. By manually manipulating http requests ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-28198
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 4.6
    cve-id: CVE-2024-28198
    cwe-id: CWE-611
  tags: cve,cve-2024-28198,frentix,openolat,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "openolat"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-28198.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-28198
# Target: frentix openolat | CVSS: 4.6 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-28198 (frentix openolat)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against frentix openolat scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2024-28198.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-28198
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install openolat 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade openolat 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update openolat

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i openolat 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i openolat

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-28198 in frentix openolat?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update frentix openolat packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-28198?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-28198?

CVE-2024-28198 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.6
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-28198
Weakness CWE-611
Vendor frentix
Product openolat
Published 2024-03-11
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L