CVE-2024-2178: lollms web ui — Exploit & Fix

Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the parisneo/lollms-webui, specifically within the 'copy_to_custom_personas' endpoint in the 'lollms_personalities_infos.py' file. This vulnerability allows attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the 'category' and 'name' parameters during the 'Copy to custom personas folder for editing' process. By inserting '../' sequences in these parameters, attackers can traverse the directory structure and access files outside of the intended directory. Successful exploitation results in unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-29 CWE-29

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
lollms	lollms_web_ui	< 9.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://huntr.com/bounties/e585f1dd-a026-4419-8f42-5835e85fad9e https://huntr.com/bounties/e585f1dd-a026-4419-8f42-5835e85fad9e

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/e585f1dd-a026-4419-8f42-5835e85fad9e https://huntr.com/bounties/e585f1dd-a026-4419-8f42-5835e85fad9e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2178? +

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the parisneo/lollms-webui, specifically within the 'copy_to_custom_personas' endpoint in the 'lollms_personalities_infos.py' file. This vulnerability allows attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the 'category' and 'name' parameters during the 'Copy to custom personas folder for editing' process. By inserting '../' sequences in these parameters, attackers can traverse the directory structure and access files outside of the intended directory. Successful exploitation results in unauthorized access to sensitive information. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-2178? +

CVE-2024-2178 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2178? +

CVE-2024-2178 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-2024-2178? +

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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