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Vulnerability Database/CVE-2024-1036

CVE-2024-1036: Openbi Openbi RCE Vulnerability

CVE-2024-1036 is a critical remote code execution flaw in Openbi Openbi that allows unrestricted file upload via the Icon Handler. This article covers the technical details, affected versions, impact, and mitigation.

Published: April 15, 2026

CVE-2024-1036 Overview

A critical unrestricted file upload vulnerability has been identified in openBI versions up to and including 1.0.8. This vulnerability affects the uploadIcon function within the /application/index/controller/Screen.php file of the Icon Handler component. The flaw allows attackers to upload arbitrary files without proper validation, potentially leading to remote code execution on affected systems.

Critical Impact

This vulnerability enables remote attackers to upload malicious files to the server without authentication, potentially achieving complete system compromise through arbitrary code execution.

Affected Products

  • openBI versions up to 1.0.8
  • openBI Icon Handler component (/application/index/controller/Screen.php)
  • Systems running vulnerable openBI installations with network accessibility

Discovery Timeline

  • 2024-01-30 - CVE-2024-1036 published to NVD
  • 2024-11-21 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-1036

Vulnerability Analysis

This vulnerability is classified as CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. The uploadIcon function in openBI's Screen controller fails to properly validate uploaded files, allowing attackers to bypass intended restrictions and upload files of any type to the server. This is a particularly dangerous flaw because it can be exploited remotely without any authentication requirements or user interaction.

The vulnerability affects the Icon Handler component, which is responsible for processing icon uploads within the openBI application. Without proper file type validation, extension checking, or content verification, an attacker can upload web shells, executable scripts, or other malicious payloads directly to the server.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability lies in insufficient input validation within the uploadIcon function. The function does not implement proper security controls to:

  1. Validate the file type or MIME type of uploaded content
  2. Restrict file extensions to safe, expected formats (e.g., .png, .jpg, .ico)
  3. Sanitize file names to prevent directory traversal attacks
  4. Verify that uploaded content matches the expected file format

This lack of validation allows malicious actors to upload PHP scripts or other executable files that can then be accessed directly through the web server, resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Attack Vector

The attack can be initiated remotely over the network. An attacker targets the vulnerable uploadIcon endpoint at /application/index/controller/Screen.php. By crafting a malicious HTTP request with a file payload, the attacker can upload arbitrary files to the server.

The typical attack flow involves:

  1. Identifying a vulnerable openBI instance (version 1.0.8 or earlier)
  2. Crafting an HTTP POST request to the uploadIcon function endpoint
  3. Including a malicious file payload (e.g., a PHP web shell) disguised as an icon file
  4. Successfully uploading the malicious file to the server
  5. Accessing the uploaded file through the web server to execute arbitrary commands

The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and technical details are available through security research notes linked in the VulDB advisory. Detailed exploitation information can be found in the researcher's technical note.

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-1036

Indicators of Compromise

  • Unexpected file uploads to the openBI icon storage directories
  • Presence of PHP files, web shells, or executable scripts in icon upload directories
  • Anomalous HTTP POST requests to /application/index/controller/Screen.php with unusual file extensions
  • Web server logs showing requests to recently uploaded files with execution patterns

Detection Strategies

  • Monitor HTTP traffic for POST requests to the uploadIcon endpoint containing non-image file types
  • Implement file integrity monitoring on openBI upload directories to detect unauthorized file creation
  • Deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules to block uploads with dangerous file extensions (.php, .phtml, .asp, etc.)
  • Review web server access logs for suspicious patterns of file uploads followed by direct file access requests

Monitoring Recommendations

  • Enable detailed logging for all file upload operations within openBI
  • Configure real-time alerting for file creation events in web-accessible directories
  • Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for web shell activity
  • Deploy SentinelOne agents on servers hosting openBI to detect and block post-exploitation activities

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-1036

Immediate Actions Required

  • Restrict network access to openBI installations using firewall rules or network segmentation
  • Implement server-side file upload validation at the web server or reverse proxy level
  • Remove or disable the uploadIcon functionality if not required for business operations
  • Audit existing upload directories for any suspicious or unexpected files
  • Consider temporarily taking vulnerable openBI instances offline until patched

Patch Information

As of the last NVD update on 2024-11-21, organizations should check the openBI project for security patches or version updates that address this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to a version newer than 1.0.8 if available, or apply any vendor-provided security patches. Monitor the VulDB entry for updates on remediation guidance.

Workarounds

  • Implement strict file extension whitelisting at the web server level to only allow .png, .jpg, .gif, and .ico files
  • Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) with rules to inspect and block malicious file uploads
  • Use .htaccess or equivalent server configurations to prevent script execution in upload directories
  • Add authentication requirements to the upload functionality if currently accessible without credentials
bash
# Example Apache .htaccess to prevent script execution in upload directories
# Place in the openBI icon upload directory

<FilesMatch "\.(php|phtml|php3|php4|php5|pl|py|jsp|asp|html|shtml|sh|cgi)$">
    Require all denied
</FilesMatch>

# Alternative: Disable script handling entirely
php_flag engine off

Disclaimer: This content was generated using AI. While we strive for accuracy, please verify critical information with official sources.

  • Vulnerability Details
  • TypeRCE

  • Vendor/TechOpenbi

  • SeverityCRITICAL

  • CVSS Score9.8

  • EPSS Probability0.10%

  • Known ExploitedNo
  • CVSS Vector
  • CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • Impact Assessment
  • ConfidentialityLow
  • IntegrityNone
  • AvailabilityHigh
  • CWE References
  • CWE-434
  • Technical References
  • Zhao Jin Note

  • VulDB CTI #252311

  • VulDB #252311
  • Related CVEs
  • CVE-2024-1198: Openbi Openbi RCE Vulnerability

  • CVE-2024-1117: Openbi Openbi RCE Vulnerability

  • CVE-2024-1116: Openbi Openbi RCE Vulnerability

  • CVE-2024-1115: Openbi RCE Vulnerability via Command Injection
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