PatchTheCVECVE-2024-0787: phpIPAM version 1.5.1 contains a vulnerability where an attacker can bypass the IP block mechanism to brute fo
CVE-2024-0787 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting phpipam. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
phpIPAM version 1.5.1 contains a vulnerability where an attacker can bypass the IP block mechanism to brute force passwords for users by using the 'X-Forwarded-For' header. The issue lies in the 'get_user_ip()' function in 'class.Common.php' at lines 1044 and 1045, where the presence of the 'X-Forwarded-For' header is checked and used instead of 'REMOTE_ADDR'. This vulnerability allows attackers to perform brute force attacks on user accounts, in
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-307 |
| Published | 2024-11-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-0787?
phpipam: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-0787 being exploited?
CVE-2024-0787 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-0787 affect?
CVE-2024-0787 affects phpipam. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). phpIPAM version 1.5.1 contains a vulnerability where an attacker can bypass the IP block mechanism to brute force passwords for users by using the 'X-Forwarded-For' header. The issue lies in the 'get_user_ip()' function in 'class.Common.php
How urgent is CVE-2024-0787?
Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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