CVE-2024-11170: librechat — Exploit & Fix

Description

A vulnerability in danny-avila/librechat version git 81f2936 allows for path traversal due to improper sanitization of file paths by the multer middleware. This can lead to arbitrary file write and potentially remote code execution. The issue is fixed in version 0.7.6.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-29 CWE-29

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
librechat	librechat	< 0.7.6

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/danny-avila/librechat/commit/629be5c0ca2b332178524b4e3f6fac715aea8cc4

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/b64156c2-5380-4d4d-af30-b2938dcdd46e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-11170? +

A vulnerability in danny-avila/librechat version git 81f2936 allows for path traversal due to improper sanitization of file paths by the multer middleware. This can lead to arbitrary file write and potentially remote code execution. The issue is fixed in version 0.7.6. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-11170? +

CVE-2024-11170 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-2024-11170? +

CVE-2024-11170 affects products from librechat, specifically: librechat. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-11170? +

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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