CVE-2024-2029: localai Command Injection

Description

A command injection vulnerability exists in the `TranscriptEndpoint` of mudler/localai, specifically within the `audioToWav` function used for converting audio files to WAV format for transcription. The vulnerability arises due to the lack of sanitization of user-supplied filenames before passing them to ffmpeg via a shell command, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other detrimental impacts, depending on the privileges of the process executing the code.

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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-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mudler	localai	< 2.10.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mudler/localai/commit/31a4c9c9d3abc58de2bdc5305419181c8b33eb1c https://github.com/mudler/localai/commit/31a4c9c9d3abc58de2bdc5305419181c8b33eb1c

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/e092528a-ce3b-4e66-9b98-3f56d6b276b0 https://huntr.com/bounties/e092528a-ce3b-4e66-9b98-3f56d6b276b0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2029? +

A command injection vulnerability exists in the `TranscriptEndpoint` of mudler/localai, specifically within the `audioToWav` function used for converting audio files to WAV format for transcription. The vulnerability arises due to the lack of sanitization of user-supplied filenames before passing them to ffmpeg via a shell command, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other detrimental impacts, depending on the privileges of the process executing the code. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-2029? +

CVE-2024-2029 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-2024-2029? +

CVE-2024-2029 affects products from mudler, specifically: localai. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-2029? +

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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