CVE-2024-7962: chuanhuchatgpt Path Traversal

Description

An arbitrary file read vulnerability exists in gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt version 20240628 due to insufficient validation when loading prompt template files. An attacker can read any file that matches specific criteria using an absolute path. The file must not have a .json extension and, except for the first line, every other line must contain commas. This vulnerability allows reading parts of format-compliant files, including code and log files, which may contain highly sensitive information such as account credentials.

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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-29 CWE-29

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gaizhenbiao	chuanhuchatgpt	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt/commit/2836fd1db3efcd5ede63c0e7fbbdf677730dbb51

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/83f0a8e1-490c-49e7-b334-02125ee0f1b1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7962? +

An arbitrary file read vulnerability exists in gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt version 20240628 due to insufficient validation when loading prompt template files. An attacker can read any file that matches specific criteria using an absolute path. The file must not have a .json extension and, except for the first line, every other line must contain commas. This vulnerability allows reading parts of format-compliant files, including code and log files, which may contain highly sensitive information such as account credentials. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-7962? +

CVE-2024-7962 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-2024-7962? +

CVE-2024-7962 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-2024-7962? +

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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