CVE-2024-1198: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in openBI up to 6.0.3

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-1198 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting openbi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2024-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: openbi

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-03 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openbi openbi UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.0.0 and <= 6.0.3

Fixed in: newer than 6.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openbi || rpm -q openbi || openbi --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openbi

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openbi

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openbi sudo apt install openbi=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold openbi

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list openbi sudo dnf downgrade openbi-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add openbi

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-1198?

openbi: upgrade to newer than 6.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1198 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1198 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-2024-1198 affect?

CVE-2024-1198 affects openbi. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). 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 le

How urgent is CVE-2024-1198?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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