CVE-2024-2548: lollms web ui Path Traversal

Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the parisneo/lollms-webui application, specifically within the `lollms_core/lollms/server/endpoints/lollms_binding_files_server.py` and `lollms_core/lollms/security.py` files. Due to inadequate validation of file paths between Windows and Linux environments using `Path(path).is_absolute()`, attackers can exploit this flaw to read any file on the system. This issue affects the latest version of LoLLMs running on the Windows platform. The vulnerability is triggered when an attacker sends a specially crafted request to the `/user_infos/{path:path}` endpoint, allowing the reading of arbitrary files, as demonstrated with the `win.ini` file. The issue has been addressed in version 9.5 of the software.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-36 CWE-36

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
lollms	lollms_web_ui	< 9.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/parisneo/lollms-webui/commit/49b0332e98d42dd5204dda53dee410b160106265 https://github.com/parisneo/lollms-webui/commit/49b0332e98d42dd5204dda53dee410b160106265

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/65979513-db0d-46fd-9977-fcd73bcd8a41 https://huntr.com/bounties/65979513-db0d-46fd-9977-fcd73bcd8a41

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2548? +

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the parisneo/lollms-webui application, specifically within the `lollms_core/lollms/server/endpoints/lollms_binding_files_server.py` and `lollms_core/lollms/security.py` files. Due to inadequate validation of file paths between Windows and Linux environments using `Path(path).is_absolute()`, attackers can exploit this flaw to read any file on the system. This issue affects the latest version of LoLLMs running on the Windows platform. The vulnerability is triggered when an attacker sends a specially crafted request to the `/user_infos/{path:path}` endpoint, allowing the reading of arbitrary files, as demonstrated with the `win.ini` file. The issue has been addressed in version 9.5 of the software. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-2548? +

CVE-2024-2548 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-2024-2548? +

CVE-2024-2548 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-2024-2548? +

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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