How severe is CVE-2024-28198?

CVE-2024-28198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-28198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28198?

CVE-2024-28198 affects Frentix Openolat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28198?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-28198 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28198 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25318.

When was CVE-2024-28198 published?

CVE-2024-28198 was published on 2024-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28198

CVE-2024-28198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Frentix Openolat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25318
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Frentix Openolat
Published: 2024-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28198?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-28198?: CVE-2024-28198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-28198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28198?: CVE-2024-28198 affects Frentix Openolat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28198 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28198 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25318.
When was CVE-2024-28198 published?: CVE-2024-28198 was published on 2024-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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