CVE-2024-51242 in eladmin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/30/2024
A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability has been identified in eladmin 2.7 and earlier in ServerDeployController.java. The manipulation of the HTTP Body ip parameter leads to SSRF.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/17/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2024-51242 represents a critical Server-Side Request Forgery flaw discovered in eladmin version 2.7 and earlier releases. This vulnerability specifically affects the ServerDeployController.java component where an unvalidated ip parameter in the HTTP request body enables attackers to manipulate server-side requests. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly restrict the scope of network requests originating from the vulnerable server. This type of vulnerability allows malicious actors to bypass network restrictions and potentially access internal systems that should otherwise remain isolated from external networks.
The technical implementation of this SSRF vulnerability occurs within the ServerDeployController.java file where the ip parameter is directly processed without adequate security controls. Attackers can craft malicious requests containing crafted ip values that cause the server to initiate outbound connections to arbitrary destinations. This flaw operates at the application layer and can be exploited through various means including direct HTTP request manipulation or via web application interfaces that accept user input. The vulnerability creates a pathway for attackers to probe internal network services, access sensitive data, or potentially escalate privileges by leveraging the server's network access capabilities. According to CWE classification, this represents a CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery vulnerability which specifically addresses the issue of uncontrolled server-side requests that can be manipulated by attackers.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-51242 extends beyond simple data exfiltration as it provides attackers with significant reconnaissance capabilities and potential access to internal systems. An attacker could use this vulnerability to enumerate internal services, access databases, or exploit other vulnerabilities within the internal network that are not directly exposed to the internet. The vulnerability's severity is amplified by the fact that it affects a deployment controller component which typically operates with elevated privileges or has access to critical system resources. This allows for potential privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network infrastructure. Organizations using eladmin versions 2.7 or earlier face substantial risk of unauthorized access to their internal systems, particularly in environments where the deployment controller has access to sensitive backend services.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-51242 must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements to prevent similar vulnerabilities. The primary solution involves updating to eladmin version 2.8 or later where the vulnerability has been patched through proper input validation and parameter sanitization. Organizations should implement strict input validation controls that validate the ip parameter against known good values or implement network access controls that prevent outbound requests to unauthorized destinations. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be configured to restrict the deployment controller's access to internal systems, limiting the potential impact of successful exploitation. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and input filtering mechanisms can provide additional layers of protection against similar SSRF attacks. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 Application Layer Protocol: DNS where attackers might use SSRF to bypass network restrictions and access internal DNS services or other network infrastructure. Organizations should also consider implementing monitoring and logging for unusual outbound network requests that could indicate exploitation attempts, as well as conducting regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in their application code.