CVE-2024-5278: chuanhuchatgpt File Upload RCE — Exploit

Description

gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt is vulnerable to an unrestricted file upload vulnerability due to insufficient validation of uploaded file types in its `/upload` endpoint. Specifically, the `handle_file_upload` function does not sanitize or validate the file extension or content type of uploaded files, allowing attackers to upload files with arbitrary extensions, including HTML files containing XSS payloads and Python files. This vulnerability, present in the latest version as of 20240310, could lead to stored XSS attacks and potentially result in remote code execution (RCE) on the server hosting the application.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gaizhenbiao	chuanhuchatgpt	< 20240919

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/ea821d86-941b-40f3-a857-91f758848e05 https://huntr.com/bounties/ea821d86-941b-40f3-a857-91f758848e05

Other References

https://github.com/gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt/commit/22007a77f037c0cf76180f9b73a8d19e87dad02e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5278? +

gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt is vulnerable to an unrestricted file upload vulnerability due to insufficient validation of uploaded file types in its `/upload` endpoint. Specifically, the `handle_file_upload` function does not sanitize or validate the file extension or content type of uploaded files, allowing attackers to upload files with arbitrary extensions, including HTML files containing XSS payloads and Python files. This vulnerability, present in the latest version as of 20240310, could lead to stored XSS attacks and potentially result in remote code execution (RCE) on the server hosting the application. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-5278? +

CVE-2024-5278 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 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-2024-5278? +

CVE-2024-5278 affects products from gaizhenbiao, specifically: chuanhuchatgpt. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5278? +

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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