CVE-2024-8248: anythingllm — Exploit & Fix

Description

A vulnerability in the normalizePath function in mintplex-labs/anything-llm version git 296f041 allows for path traversal, leading to arbitrary file read and write in the storage directory. This can result in privilege escalation from manager to admin. The issue is fixed in version 1.2.2.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-29 CWE-29

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mintplexlabs	anythingllm	< 1.2.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/47a5c7126c20e2277ee56e2c7ee11990886a40a7

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/7d6c3b7a-1116-450d-b539-9c911a97537e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8248? +

A vulnerability in the normalizePath function in mintplex-labs/anything-llm version git 296f041 allows for path traversal, leading to arbitrary file read and write in the storage directory. This can result in privilege escalation from manager to admin. The issue is fixed in version 1.2.2. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-8248? +

CVE-2024-8248 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8248? +

CVE-2024-8248 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-2024-8248? +

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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