CVE-2024-1198
CWE-502Published: February 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in openBI up to 6.0.3. Affected is the function addxinzhi of the file application/controllers/User.php of the component Phar Handler. The manipulation of the argument outimgurl leads to deserialization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-252696.
Risk Analysis
openBI contains a deserialization vulnerability in its Phar Handler component that allows for remote code execution. This critical flaw is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale.
A public exploit has been disclosed for this vulnerability, though it is not currently in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade openBI to the latest version and restrict access to the Phar Handler component.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1198 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-502): Insecure deserialization vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious objects during deserialization, potentially enabling remote code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-1198 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts