CVE-2024-2358: lollms web ui — Exploit & Fix

Description

A path traversal vulnerability in the '/apply_settings' endpoint of parisneo/lollms-webui allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input in the configuration settings, specifically within the 'extensions' parameter. Attackers can exploit this by crafting a payload that includes relative path traversal sequences ('../../../'), enabling them to navigate to arbitrary directories. This flaw subsequently allows the server to load and execute a malicious '__init__.py' file, leading to remote code execution. The issue affects the latest version of parisneo/lollms-webui.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-29 CWE-29

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
lollms	lollms_web_ui	< 9.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://huntr.com/bounties/b2771df3-be50-45bd-93c4-0974ce38bc22 https://huntr.com/bounties/b2771df3-be50-45bd-93c4-0974ce38bc22

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/b2771df3-be50-45bd-93c4-0974ce38bc22 https://huntr.com/bounties/b2771df3-be50-45bd-93c4-0974ce38bc22

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2358? +

A path traversal vulnerability in the '/apply_settings' endpoint of parisneo/lollms-webui allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input in the configuration settings, specifically within the 'extensions' parameter. Attackers can exploit this by crafting a payload that includes relative path traversal sequences ('../../../'), enabling them to navigate to arbitrary directories. This flaw subsequently allows the server to load and execute a malicious '__init__.py' file, leading to remote code execution. The issue affects the latest version of parisneo/lollms-webui. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-2358? +

CVE-2024-2358 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2358? +

CVE-2024-2358 affects products from lollms, specifically: lollms_web_ui. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-2358? +

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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