CVE-2024-0795: anythingllm Access Control Flaw

Description

If an attacked was given access to an instance with the admin or manager role there is no backend authentication that would prevent the attacked from creating a new user with an `admin` role and then be able to use this new account to have elevated privileges on the instance

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mintplexlabs	anythingllm	< 1.0.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/9a237db3d1f66cdbcf5079599258f5fb251c5564 https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/9a237db3d1f66cdbcf5079599258f5fb251c5564

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/f69e3307-7b44-4776-ac60-2990990723ec https://huntr.com/bounties/f69e3307-7b44-4776-ac60-2990990723ec

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0795? +

If an attacked was given access to an instance with the admin or manager role there is no backend authentication that would prevent the attacked from creating a new user with an `admin` role and then be able to use this new account to have elevated privileges on the instance It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-0795? +

CVE-2024-0795 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-2024-0795? +

CVE-2024-0795 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-2024-0795? +

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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