CVE-2024-2359 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in parisneo/lollms-webui

Critical 9.8 Published 6 Jun 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass access restrictions via an unsecured settings endpoint to enable remote code execution on the Lollms Web UI server.

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-2024-2359?

CVE-2024-2359 is a critical command injection vulnerability in parisneo/lollms-webui, published on 6 Jun 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the parisneo/lollms-webui version 9.3 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary code. The issue arises from the application's handling of the `/execute_code` endpoint, which is intended to be blocked from external access by default. However, attackers can exploit the `/update_setting` endpoint, which lacks proper access control, to modify the `host` configuration at runtime. By changing the `host` setting to an attacker-controlled value, the restriction on the `/execute_code` endpoint can be bypassed, leading to remote code execution. This vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command (`Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command`).

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2359?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lollms Lollms Web Ui.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2359?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-2359 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2024-2359 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-2359 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jhmr-hfhr-vhq6.