CVE-2024-3025 Path Traversal in mintplex-labs/anything-llm

Critical 9.9 Published 10 Apr 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Attackers can read or delete sensitive files via path traversal in the logo upload functionality of AnythingLLM.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-3025?

CVE-2024-3025 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Mintplexlabs Anythingllm, published on 10 Apr 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

mintplex-labs/anything-llm is vulnerable to path traversal attacks due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the logo filename functionality. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the logo filename to reference files outside of the restricted directory. This can lead to unauthorized reading or deletion of files by utilizing the `/api/system/upload-logo` and `/api/system/logo` endpoints. The issue stems from the lack of filtering or validation on the logo filename, allowing attackers to target sensitive files such as the application's database.

Weakness: CWE-23

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3025?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mintplexlabs Anythingllm.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3025?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3025 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-2024-3025 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3025 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-hp3w-grg4-233f.