CVE-2024-3573: mlflow Path Traversal

Description

mlflow/mlflow is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion (LFI) due to improper parsing of URIs, allowing attackers to bypass checks and read arbitrary files on the system. The issue arises from the 'is_local_uri' function's failure to properly handle URIs with empty or 'file' schemes, leading to the misclassification of URIs as non-local. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious model versions with specially crafted 'source' parameters, enabling the reading of sensitive files within at least two directory levels from the server's root.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.3

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-29 CWE-29

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
lfprojects	mlflow	< 2.10.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mlflow/mlflow/commit/438a450714a3ca06285eeea34bdc6cf79d7f6cbc https://github.com/mlflow/mlflow/commit/438a450714a3ca06285eeea34bdc6cf79d7f6cbc

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/8ea058a7-4ef8-4baf-9198-bc0147fc543c https://huntr.com/bounties/8ea058a7-4ef8-4baf-9198-bc0147fc543c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3573? +

mlflow/mlflow is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion (LFI) due to improper parsing of URIs, allowing attackers to bypass checks and read arbitrary files on the system. The issue arises from the 'is_local_uri' function's failure to properly handle URIs with empty or 'file' schemes, leading to the misclassification of URIs as non-local. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious model versions with specially crafted 'source' parameters, enabling the reading of sensitive files within at least two directory levels from the server's root. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-3573? +

CVE-2024-3573 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.3 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3573? +

CVE-2024-3573 affects products from lfprojects, specifically: mlflow. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-3573? +

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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