CVE-2024-3435: lollms web ui — Exploit & Fix

Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the 'save_settings' endpoint of the parisneo/lollms-webui application, affecting versions up to the latest release before 9.5. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient sanitization of the 'config' parameter in the 'apply_settings' function, allowing an attacker to manipulate the application's configuration by sending specially crafted JSON payloads. This could lead to remote code execution (RCE) by bypassing existing patches designed to mitigate such vulnerabilities.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-29 CWE-29

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
lollms	lollms_web_ui	< 9.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/parisneo/lollms-webui/commit/bb99b59e710d00c4f2598faa5e183fa30fbd3bc2 https://huntr.com/bounties/494f349a-8650-4d30-a0bd-4742fda44ce5 https://github.com/parisneo/lollms-webui/commit/bb99b59e710d00c4f2598faa5e183fa30fbd3bc2 https://huntr.com/bounties/494f349a-8650-4d30-a0bd-4742fda44ce5

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/494f349a-8650-4d30-a0bd-4742fda44ce5 https://huntr.com/bounties/494f349a-8650-4d30-a0bd-4742fda44ce5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3435? +

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the 'save_settings' endpoint of the parisneo/lollms-webui application, affecting versions up to the latest release before 9.5. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient sanitization of the 'config' parameter in the 'apply_settings' function, allowing an attacker to manipulate the application's configuration by sending specially crafted JSON payloads. This could lead to remote code execution (RCE) by bypassing existing patches designed to mitigate such vulnerabilities. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-3435? +

CVE-2024-3435 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3435? +

CVE-2024-3435 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-2024-3435? +

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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