CVE-2024-3234: chuanhuchatgpt Path Traversal

Description

The gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt application is vulnerable to a path traversal attack due to its use of an outdated gradio component. The application is designed to restrict user access to resources within the `web_assets` folder. However, the outdated version of gradio it employs is susceptible to path traversal, as identified in CVE-2023-51449. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to bypass the intended restrictions and access sensitive files, such as `config.json`, which contains API keys. The issue affects the latest version of chuanhuchatgpt prior to the fixed version released on 20240305.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/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
gaizhenbiao	chuanhuchatgpt	< 20240305

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt/commit/6b8f7db347b390f6f8bd07ea2a4ef01a47382f00 https://huntr.com/bounties/277e3ff0-5878-4809-a4b9-73cdbb70dc9f https://github.com/gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt/commit/6b8f7db347b390f6f8bd07ea2a4ef01a47382f00 https://huntr.com/bounties/277e3ff0-5878-4809-a4b9-73cdbb70dc9f

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/277e3ff0-5878-4809-a4b9-73cdbb70dc9f https://huntr.com/bounties/277e3ff0-5878-4809-a4b9-73cdbb70dc9f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3234? +

The gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt application is vulnerable to a path traversal attack due to its use of an outdated gradio component. The application is designed to restrict user access to resources within the `web_assets` folder. However, the outdated version of gradio it employs is susceptible to path traversal, as identified in CVE-2023-51449. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to bypass the intended restrictions and access sensitive files, such as `config.json`, which contains API keys. The issue affects the latest version of chuanhuchatgpt prior to the fixed version released on 20240305. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-3234? +

CVE-2024-3234 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-2024-3234? +

CVE-2024-3234 affects products from gaizhenbiao, specifically: chuanhuchatgpt. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-3234? +

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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