CVE-2024-5213: anythingllm — Exploit & Fix

Description

In mintplex-labs/anything-llm versions up to and including 1.5.3, an issue was discovered where the password hash of a user is returned in the response after login (`POST /api/request-token`) and after account creations (`POST /api/admin/users/new`). This exposure occurs because the entire User object, including the bcrypt password hash, is included in the response sent to the frontend. This practice could potentially lead to sensitive information exposure despite the use of bcrypt, a strong hashing algorithm. It is recommended not to expose any clues about passwords to the frontend.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-201 CWE-201

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mintplexlabs	anythingllm	< 1.5.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/9df4521113ddb9a3adb5d0e3941e7d494992629c https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/9df4521113ddb9a3adb5d0e3941e7d494992629c

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/8794fb65-50aa-40e3-b348-a29838dbf63d https://huntr.com/bounties/8794fb65-50aa-40e3-b348-a29838dbf63d

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5213? +

In mintplex-labs/anything-llm versions up to and including 1.5.3, an issue was discovered where the password hash of a user is returned in the response after login (`POST /api/request-token`) and after account creations (`POST /api/admin/users/new`). This exposure occurs because the entire User object, including the bcrypt password hash, is included in the response sent to the frontend. This practice could potentially lead to sensitive information exposure despite the use of bcrypt, a strong hashing algorithm. It is recommended not to expose any clues about passwords to the frontend. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-5213? +

CVE-2024-5213 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5213? +

CVE-2024-5213 affects products from mintplexlabs, specifically: anythingllm. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5213? +

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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