CVE-2024-5186: privategpt SSRF — Exploit

Description

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in the file upload section of imartinez/privategpt version 0.5.0. This vulnerability allows attackers to send crafted requests that could result in unauthorized access to the local network and potentially sensitive information. Specifically, by manipulating the 'path' parameter in a file upload request, an attacker can cause the application to make arbitrary requests to internal services, including the AWS metadata endpoint. This issue could lead to the exposure of internal servers and sensitive data.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
pribai	privategpt	All

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/5f421645-3546-4a67-a421-ee1bc4b6e3a3 https://huntr.com/bounties/5f421645-3546-4a67-a421-ee1bc4b6e3a3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5186? +

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in the file upload section of imartinez/privategpt version 0.5.0. This vulnerability allows attackers to send crafted requests that could result in unauthorized access to the local network and potentially sensitive information. Specifically, by manipulating the 'path' parameter in a file upload request, an attacker can cause the application to make arbitrary requests to internal services, including the AWS metadata endpoint. This issue could lead to the exposure of internal servers and sensitive data. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-5186? +

CVE-2024-5186 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5186? +

CVE-2024-5186 affects products from pribai, specifically: privategpt. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5186? +

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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