CVE-2024-8249: anythingllm — Exploit & Fix

Description

mintplex-labs/anything-llm version git 6dc3642 contains an unauthenticated Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in the API for the embeddable chat functionality. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a malformed JSON payload to the API endpoint, causing a server crash due to an uncaught exception. This issue is fixed in version 1.2.2.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-248 CWE-248

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mintplexlabs	anythingllm	< 1.2.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/548da9ade30368289c5beaf0a8ee2ed2b5c1d81c

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/2fb0c93f-5bc1-4212-bdca-292db7c6951f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8249? +

mintplex-labs/anything-llm version git 6dc3642 contains an unauthenticated Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in the API for the embeddable chat functionality. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a malformed JSON payload to the API endpoint, causing a server crash due to an uncaught exception. This issue is fixed in version 1.2.2. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-8249? +

CVE-2024-8249 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-2024-8249? +

CVE-2024-8249 affects products from mintplexlabs, specifically: anythingllm. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8249? +

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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