{"id":49013,"date":"2025-06-05T10:25:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T10:25:11","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-11T23:18:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T05:18:11","slug":"cve-2024-51392-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-openknowledgemaps-headstart-v7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-51392-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-openknowledgemaps-headstart-v7\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>CVE-2024-51392: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in OpenKnowledgeMaps Headstart v7<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE-2024-51392 is a significant security vulnerability that affects OpenKnowledgeMaps Headstart v7. This flaw allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. OpenKnowledgeMaps Headstart, a widely used open-source software for visual exploration of scientific and research data, faces a serious threat, as this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5098-printershare-android-app-vulnerability-allows-unauthorized-gmail-account-access\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"55112\">vulnerability could be exploited to gain unauthorized<\/a> access and control over systems and sensitive information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE ID: CVE-2024-51392<br \/>\nSeverity: High (8.8 CVSS)<br \/>\nAttack Vector: Network<br \/>\nPrivileges Required: None<br \/>\nUser Interaction: None<br \/>\nImpact: System compromise, potential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-48383-django-select2-vulnerability-risking-data-leakage-and-unauthorized-access\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"56888\">data leakage<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Affected Products<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-4198041408\" class=\"ameeb-content-2 ameeb-entity-placement\"><div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #555; padding-left: 20px; margin: 48px 0; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 700px;\">\r\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 8px;\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-App-icon-Ameeba.png\" alt=\"Ameeba Chat Icon\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 40px;\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    A new way to communicate\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\">\r\n    Ameeba Chat is built on encrypted identity, not personal profiles.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\r\n    Message, call, share files, and coordinate with identities kept separate.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\r\n    <li>\u2022 Encrypted identity<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Ameeba Chat authenticates access<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Aliases and categories<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 End-to-end encrypted chat, calls, and files<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Secure notes for sensitive information<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n    Private communication, rethought.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\/download\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Download Ameeba Chat<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n<p>OpenKnowledgeMaps Headstart | v7<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-13861-code-injection-vulnerability-in-debian-package-component-of-taegis-endpoint-agent\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"56886\">vulnerability resides in the getPDF.php component<\/a> of the OpenKnowledgeMaps Headstart v7. Specifically, it arises from insufficient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-1041-critical-improper-input-validation-vulnerability-in-avaya-call-management-system\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60470\">input validation<\/a> of the URL parameter. An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted request to the getPDF.php component, manipulating the URL parameter to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-27998-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-valvesoftware-steam-client\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"55195\">escalate their privileges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-4121137027\" class=\"ameeb-content ameeb-entity-placement\"><div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"f6b387694f681\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Below is a conceptual example of how the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-46458-critical-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability-leading-to-sql-injection-in-occupancyplan\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"55468\">vulnerability might be exploited using a HTTP request:<\/a><\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">GET \/getPDF.php?url=attacker-controlled-input HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In this example, &#8216;attacker-controlled-input&#8217; could be a specifically crafted script or command that exploits the insufficient input validation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-47631-incorrect-privilege-assignment-leading-to-privilege-escalation-in-hospital-management-system\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"55058\">leading to privilege escalation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Impact of the Exploit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A successful exploit can lead to unauthorized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-27997-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-blizzard-battle-net\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"55200\">escalation of privileges<\/a>, allowing an attacker to potentially compromise the system or leak sensitive data. The impact is especially severe in scenarios where OpenKnowledgeMaps Headstart is used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-31263-critical-memory-handling-vulnerability-could-lead-to-system-compromise-or-data-leakage-in-macos-sequoia-15-4\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60472\">handle confidential research data<\/a>, potentially putting intellectual property or personal information at risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The recommended mitigation for this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-49002-critical-vulnerability-in-dataease-bypassing-patch-for-cve-2025-32966\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"60471\">vulnerability is to apply the vendor patch<\/a> as soon as it is available. In situations where immediate patching is not possible, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary measure to detect and block exploit attempts. Updating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-25235-server-side-request-forgery-in-omnissa-secure-email-gateway\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"81831\">security rules to filter or block requests<\/a> to &#8216;getPDF.php&#8217; with suspicious URL parameters may help mitigate this risk.<br \/>\nIn conclusion, CVE-2024-51392 is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-22236-minion-event-bus-authorization-bypass-vulnerability-posing-serious-security-threats\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"63357\">serious vulnerability<\/a> that requires immediate attention. By taking the necessary steps to apply patches and additional security measures, system administrators can protect their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5100-a-double-free-vulnerability-leading-to-potential-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"56887\">systems and data from potential<\/a> compromise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview CVE-2024-51392 is a significant security vulnerability that affects OpenKnowledgeMaps Headstart v7. This flaw allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. 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