CVE-2024-45846: mindsdb Code Injection — Exploit

Description

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in versions 23.10.3.0 up to 24.7.4.1 of the MindsDB platform, when the Weaviate integration is installed on the server. If a specially crafted ‘SELECT WHERE’ clause containing Python code is run against a database created with the Weaviate engine, the code will be passed to an eval function and executed on the server.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-95 CWE-95

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mindsdb	mindsdb	23.10.3.0 — 24.7.4.1

References

Exploits

https://hiddenlayer.com/sai-security-advisory/2024-09-mindsdb/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45846? +

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in versions 23.10.3.0 up to 24.7.4.1 of the MindsDB platform, when the Weaviate integration is installed on the server. If a specially crafted ‘SELECT WHERE’ clause containing Python code is run against a database created with the Weaviate engine, the code will be passed to an eval function and executed on the server. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-45846? +

CVE-2024-45846 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45846? +

CVE-2024-45846 affects products from mindsdb, specifically: mindsdb. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45846? +

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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