CVE-2024-4520: chuanhuchatgpt Auth Bypass — Exploit

Description

An improper access control vulnerability exists in the gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt application, specifically in version 20240410. This vulnerability allows any user on the server to access the chat history of any other user without requiring any form of interaction between the users. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to data breaches, including the exposure of sensitive personal details, financial data, or confidential conversations. Additionally, it could facilitate identity theft and manipulation or fraud through the unauthorized access to users' chat histories. This issue is due to insufficient access control mechanisms in the application's handling of chat history data.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gaizhenbiao	chuanhuchatgpt	< 20240410

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/0dd2da9f-998d-45aa-a646-97391f524000 https://huntr.com/bounties/0dd2da9f-998d-45aa-a646-97391f524000

Other References

https://github.com/gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt/commit/ccc7479ace5c9e1a1d9f4daf2e794ffd3865fc2b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4520? +

An improper access control vulnerability exists in the gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt application, specifically in version 20240410. This vulnerability allows any user on the server to access the chat history of any other user without requiring any form of interaction between the users. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to data breaches, including the exposure of sensitive personal details, financial data, or confidential conversations. Additionally, it could facilitate identity theft and manipulation or fraud through the unauthorized access to users' chat histories. This issue is due to insufficient access control mechanisms in the application's handling of chat history data. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-4520? +

CVE-2024-4520 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4520? +

CVE-2024-4520 affects products from gaizhenbiao, specifically: chuanhuchatgpt. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-4520? +

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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