CVE-2024-8898

Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the `install` and `uninstall` API endpoints of parisneo/lollms-webui version V12 (Strawberry). This vulnerability allows attackers to create or delete directories with arbitrary paths on the system. The issue arises due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input, which can be exploited to traverse directories outside the intended path.

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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-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
lollms	lollms_web_ui	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/parisneo/lollms-webui/commit/6d07c8a0dd0a15cc060becc73fda9fe8e788eb23

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/6072371f-0ddc-42e3-9207-1c6d6b18d32f https://huntr.com/bounties/6072371f-0ddc-42e3-9207-1c6d6b18d32f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8898? +

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the `install` and `uninstall` API endpoints of parisneo/lollms-webui version V12 (Strawberry). This vulnerability allows attackers to create or delete directories with arbitrary paths on the system. The issue arises due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input, which can be exploited to traverse directories outside the intended path. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-8898? +

CVE-2024-8898 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-2024-8898? +

CVE-2024-8898 affects products from lollms, specifically: lollms_web_ui. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8898? +

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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