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CVE-2024-51358: Heimdall · Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Affects HeimdallSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 61% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 5 Nov 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GitHubkov404/Heimdallpkg:github/kov404/HeimdallOther threatsAffected
  • =2.6.1
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

Given the lack of an official patch, organizations should immediately implement compensating controls. These include restricting network access to the Heimdall server to trusted IPs only, deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious script submissions, and monitoring logs for anomalous activity related to the 'Add new application' feature. Administrators should consider temporarily disabling the vulnerable functionality if feasible. Regular backups and incident response plans should be reviewed and updated in case of compromise. Organizations should closely monitor vendor communications for patches and apply them promptly once released. Additionally, isolating Heimdall servers in segmented network zones can limit potential lateral movement.

Description

An issue in Linux Server Heimdall v.2.6.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the Add new application.

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