CVE-2024-5751: litellm Code Injection (CVSS 9.8)

Description

BerriAI/litellm version v1.35.8 contains a vulnerability where an attacker can achieve remote code execution. The vulnerability exists in the `add_deployment` function, which decodes and decrypts environment variables from base64 and assigns them to `os.environ`. An attacker can exploit this by sending a malicious payload to the `/config/update` endpoint, which is then processed and executed by the server when the `get_secret` function is triggered. This requires the server to use Google KMS and a database to store a model.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
litellm	litellm	All

References

Other References

https://huntr.com/bounties/ae623c2f-b64b-4245-9ed4-f13a0a5824ce https://huntr.com/bounties/ae623c2f-b64b-4245-9ed4-f13a0a5824ce

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5751? +

BerriAI/litellm version v1.35.8 contains a vulnerability where an attacker can achieve remote code execution. The vulnerability exists in the `add_deployment` function, which decodes and decrypts environment variables from base64 and assigns them to `os.environ`. An attacker can exploit this by sending a malicious payload to the `/config/update` endpoint, which is then processed and executed by the server when the `get_secret` function is triggered. This requires the server to use Google KMS and a database to store a model. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-5751? +

CVE-2024-5751 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5751? +

CVE-2024-5751 affects products from litellm, specifically: litellm. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5751? +

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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