CVE-2024-0404: anythingllm — Exploit & Fix

Description

A mass assignment vulnerability exists in the `/api/invite/:code` endpoint of the mintplex-labs/anything-llm repository, allowing unauthorized creation of high-privileged accounts. By intercepting and modifying the HTTP request during the account creation process via an invitation link, an attacker can add a `role` property with `admin` value, thereby gaining administrative access. This issue arises due to the lack of property allowlisting and blocklisting, enabling the attacker to exploit the system and perform actions as an administrator.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-915 CWE-915

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mintplexlabs	anythingllm	< 1.0.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/8cd3a92c660b202655d99bee90b2864694c99946 https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/8cd3a92c660b202655d99bee90b2864694c99946

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/b4355bae-766a-4bb0-942b-607bc491b23d https://huntr.com/bounties/b4355bae-766a-4bb0-942b-607bc491b23d

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0404? +

A mass assignment vulnerability exists in the `/api/invite/:code` endpoint of the mintplex-labs/anything-llm repository, allowing unauthorized creation of high-privileged accounts. By intercepting and modifying the HTTP request during the account creation process via an invitation link, an attacker can add a `role` property with `admin` value, thereby gaining administrative access. This issue arises due to the lack of property allowlisting and blocklisting, enabling the attacker to exploit the system and perform actions as an administrator. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-0404? +

CVE-2024-0404 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0404? +

CVE-2024-0404 affects products from mintplexlabs, specifically: anythingllm. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-0404? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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