CVE-2024-52803: llama-factory XSS — Exploit & Fix

Description

LLama Factory enables fine-tuning of large language models. A critical remote OS command injection vulnerability has been identified in the LLama Factory training process. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of user input, allowing malicious actors to execute arbitrary OS commands on the host system. The issue is caused by insecure usage of the `Popen` function with `shell=True`, coupled with unsanitized user input. Immediate remediation is required to mitigate the risk. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.1.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
hiyouga	llama-factory	< 0.9.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/hiyouga/LLaMA-Factory/commit/b3aa80d54a67da45e9e237e349486fb9c162b2ac https://github.com/hiyouga/LLaMA-Factory/security/advisories/GHSA-hj3w-wrh4-44vp

Exploits

https://gist.github.com/superboy-zjc/f2d2b93ae511c445ba97e144b70e534d https://github.com/hiyouga/LLaMA-Factory/security/advisories/GHSA-hj3w-wrh4-44vp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52803? +

LLama Factory enables fine-tuning of large language models. A critical remote OS command injection vulnerability has been identified in the LLama Factory training process. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of user input, allowing malicious actors to execute arbitrary OS commands on the host system. The issue is caused by insecure usage of the `Popen` function with `shell=True`, coupled with unsanitized user input. Immediate remediation is required to mitigate the risk. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.1. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-52803? +

CVE-2024-52803 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-52803? +

CVE-2024-52803 affects products from hiyouga, specifically: llama-factory. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-52803? +

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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