CVE-2024-8616: h2o — Exploit

Description

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, the `/99/Models/{name}/json` endpoint allows for arbitrary file overwrite on the target server. The vulnerability arises from the `exportModelDetails` function in `ModelsHandler.java`, where the user-controllable `mexport.dir` parameter is used to specify the file path for writing model details. This can lead to overwriting files at arbitrary locations on the host system.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-73 CWE-73

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
h2o	h2o	All

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/aebf69a5-b9b1-4d2f-a8ff-902c11a8c97a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8616? +

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, the `/99/Models/{name}/json` endpoint allows for arbitrary file overwrite on the target server. The vulnerability arises from the `exportModelDetails` function in `ModelsHandler.java`, where the user-controllable `mexport.dir` parameter is used to specify the file path for writing model details. This can lead to overwriting files at arbitrary locations on the host system. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-8616? +

CVE-2024-8616 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8616? +

CVE-2024-8616 affects products from h2o, specifically: h2o. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8616? +

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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