CVE-2024-1511: lollms web ui Path Traversal — Exploit

Description

The parisneo/lollms-webui repository is susceptible to a path traversal vulnerability due to inadequate validation of user-supplied file paths. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to read, write, and in certain configurations execute arbitrary files on the server by exploiting various endpoints. The vulnerability can be exploited even when the service is bound to localhost, through cross-site requests facilitated by malicious HTML/JS pages.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
lollms	lollms_web_ui	All

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/62b77589-772d-4d6e-aef4-2aec4cfe5f8b https://huntr.com/bounties/62b77589-772d-4d6e-aef4-2aec4cfe5f8b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1511? +

The parisneo/lollms-webui repository is susceptible to a path traversal vulnerability due to inadequate validation of user-supplied file paths. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to read, write, and in certain configurations execute arbitrary files on the server by exploiting various endpoints. The vulnerability can be exploited even when the service is bound to localhost, through cross-site requests facilitated by malicious HTML/JS pages. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-1511? +

CVE-2024-1511 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1511? +

CVE-2024-1511 affects products from lollms, specifically: lollms_web_ui. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-1511? +

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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