CVE-2024-3279 Improper Access Control in mintplex-labs/anything-llm

Critical 9.1 Published 9 Aug 2024 Updated 15 Oct 2025

An anonymous attacker can import a malicious database file to delete or spoof existing data, potentially serving malicious content or collecting user information.

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-2024-3279?

CVE-2024-3279 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Mintplexlabs Anythingllm, published on 9 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An improper access control vulnerability exists in the mintplex-labs/anything-llm application, specifically within the import endpoint. This vulnerability allows an anonymous attacker, without an account in the application, to import their own database file, leading to the deletion or spoofing of the existing `anythingllm.db` file. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can serve malicious data to users or collect information about them. The vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly restrict access to the data-import functionality, allowing unauthorized database manipulation.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3279?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mintplexlabs Anythingllm.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3279?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3279 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-3279 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3279 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-rrpm-pxv9-75vx.