CVE-2024-7038

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in open-webui version 0.3.8. The vulnerability is related to the embedding model update feature under admin settings. When a user updates the model path, the system checks if the file exists and provides different error messages based on the existence and configuration of the file. This behavior allows an attacker to enumerate file names and traverse directories by observing the error messages, leading to potential exposure of sensitive information.

CVSS v3.1 Score

2.7

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-209 CWE-209

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openwebui	open_webui	All

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/f42cf72a-8015-44a6-81a9-c6332ef05afc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7038? +

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in open-webui version 0.3.8. The vulnerability is related to the embedding model update feature under admin settings. When a user updates the model path, the system checks if the file exists and provides different error messages based on the existence and configuration of the file. This behavior allows an attacker to enumerate file names and traverse directories by observing the error messages, leading to potential exposure of sensitive information. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-7038? +

CVE-2024-7038 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.7 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7038? +

CVE-2024-7038 affects products from openwebui, specifically: open_webui. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-7038? +

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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