CVE-2024-8501: agentscope Path Traversal — Exploit

Description

An arbitrary file download vulnerability exists in the rpc_agent_client component of modelscope/agentscope version v0.0.4. This vulnerability allows any user to download any file from the rpc_agent's host by exploiting the download_file method. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including configuration files, credentials, and potentially system files, which may facilitate further exploitation such as privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-36 CWE-36

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
modelscope	agentscope	All

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/83e433c0-ed2d-4b10-8358-d3c1eee0a47c https://huntr.com/bounties/83e433c0-ed2d-4b10-8358-d3c1eee0a47c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8501? +

An arbitrary file download vulnerability exists in the rpc_agent_client component of modelscope/agentscope version v0.0.4. This vulnerability allows any user to download any file from the rpc_agent's host by exploiting the download_file method. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including configuration files, credentials, and potentially system files, which may facilitate further exploitation such as privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-8501? +

CVE-2024-8501 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8501? +

CVE-2024-8501 affects products from modelscope, specifically: agentscope. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8501? +

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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