CVE-2024-2178 Path Traversal Vulnerability in parisneo/lollms-webui

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can read arbitrary files via path traversal in the copy_to_custom_personas endpoint of Lollms Web UI.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-2178?

CVE-2024-2178 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in parisneo/lollms-webui, published on 2 Jun 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the parisneo/lollms-webui, specifically within the 'copy_to_custom_personas' endpoint in the 'lollms_personalities_infos.py' file. This vulnerability allows attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the 'category' and 'name' parameters during the 'Copy to custom personas folder for editing' process. By inserting '../' sequences in these parameters, attackers can traverse the directory structure and access files outside of the intended directory. Successful exploitation results in unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Weakness: CWE-29

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2178?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lollms Lollms Web Ui.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2178?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-2178 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2024-2178 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-2178 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3w8h-vhc9-93cj.

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