CVE-2024-5182: localai Path Traversal

Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in mudler/localai version 2.14.0, where an attacker can exploit the `model` parameter during the model deletion process to delete arbitrary files. Specifically, by crafting a request with a manipulated `model` parameter, an attacker can traverse the directory structure and target files outside of the intended directory, leading to the deletion of sensitive data. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation and sanitization of the `model` parameter.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mudler	localai	< 2.16.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mudler/localai/commit/1a3dedece06cab1acc3332055d285ac540a47f0e https://huntr.com/bounties/f7a87f29-c22a-48e8-9fce-b6d5a273e545 https://github.com/mudler/localai/commit/1a3dedece06cab1acc3332055d285ac540a47f0e https://huntr.com/bounties/f7a87f29-c22a-48e8-9fce-b6d5a273e545

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/f7a87f29-c22a-48e8-9fce-b6d5a273e545 https://huntr.com/bounties/f7a87f29-c22a-48e8-9fce-b6d5a273e545

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5182? +

A path traversal vulnerability exists in mudler/localai version 2.14.0, where an attacker can exploit the `model` parameter during the model deletion process to delete arbitrary files. Specifically, by crafting a request with a manipulated `model` parameter, an attacker can traverse the directory structure and target files outside of the intended directory, leading to the deletion of sensitive data. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation and sanitization of the `model` parameter. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-5182? +

CVE-2024-5182 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5182? +

CVE-2024-5182 affects products from mudler, specifically: localai. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5182? +

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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