VDB-256405 · CVE-2024-28198 · GCVE-0-2024-28198

OpenOlat up to 18.1.5/18.2.1 HTTP Request xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in OpenOlat up to 18.1.5/18.2.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component HTTP Request Handler. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-28198. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenOlat up to 18.1.5/18.2.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component HTTP Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was published 03/11/2024. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-28198 since 03/06/2024. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 18.1.6 or 18.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Name

OpenOlat

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://github.com/OpenOLAT/OpenOLAT/

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Temp Score: 4.4
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CNA Base Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenOlat 18.1.6/18.2.2
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

03/06/2024 🔍
03/11/2024 +5 days 🔍
03/11/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/16/2025 +401 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 23e6212e9412c3b099436159b8c8935321c91872
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-28198 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-28198
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-256405

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2024 20:51
Updated: 04/16/2025 15:17
Changes: 03/11/2024 20:51 (48), 04/08/2024 14:11 (16), 04/08/2024 14:13 (1), 02/26/2025 20:53 (12), 04/16/2025 15:17 (3)
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