CVE-2024-2928: mlflow Path Traversal

Description

A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability was identified in mlflow/mlflow, specifically in version 2.9.2, which was fixed in version 2.11.3. This vulnerability arises from the application's failure to properly validate URI fragments for directory traversal sequences such as '../'. An attacker can exploit this flaw by manipulating the fragment part of the URI to read arbitrary files on the local file system, including sensitive files like '/etc/passwd'. The vulnerability is a bypass to a previous patch that only addressed similar manipulation within the URI's query string, highlighting the need for comprehensive validation of all parts of a URI to prevent LFI attacks.

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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-29 CWE-29

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
lfprojects	mlflow	< 2.11.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mlflow/mlflow/commit/96f0b573a73d8eedd6735a2ce26e08859527be07 https://huntr.com/bounties/19bf02d7-6393-4a95-b9d0-d6d4d2d8c298 https://github.com/mlflow/mlflow/commit/96f0b573a73d8eedd6735a2ce26e08859527be07 https://huntr.com/bounties/19bf02d7-6393-4a95-b9d0-d6d4d2d8c298

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/19bf02d7-6393-4a95-b9d0-d6d4d2d8c298 https://huntr.com/bounties/19bf02d7-6393-4a95-b9d0-d6d4d2d8c298

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2928? +

A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability was identified in mlflow/mlflow, specifically in version 2.9.2, which was fixed in version 2.11.3. This vulnerability arises from the application's failure to properly validate URI fragments for directory traversal sequences such as '../'. An attacker can exploit this flaw by manipulating the fragment part of the URI to read arbitrary files on the local file system, including sensitive files like '/etc/passwd'. The vulnerability is a bypass to a previous patch that only addressed similar manipulation within the URI's query string, highlighting the need for comprehensive validation of all parts of a URI to prevent LFI attacks. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-2928? +

CVE-2024-2928 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-2024-2928? +

CVE-2024-2928 affects products from lfprojects, specifically: mlflow. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-2928? +

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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