CVE-2024-4321 Local File Inclusion (LFI) in gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt

High 7.5 Published 16 May 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Attackers can read sensitive server files by manipulating file paths in chat history uploads, exposing API keys and private data.

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-2024-4321?

CVE-2024-4321 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt, published on 16 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt application, specifically within the functionality for uploading chat history. The vulnerability arises due to improper input validation when handling file paths during the chat history upload process. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by intercepting requests and manipulating the 'name' parameter to specify arbitrary file paths. This allows the attacker to read sensitive files on the server, leading to information leakage, including API keys and private information. The issue affects version 20240310 of the application.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4321?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including chuanhuchatgpt. It affects 1 product.

Package	Affected	Fixed in
`chuanhuchatgpt` PyPI	All versions to `20240310`	None

Products include Gaizhenbiao Chuanhuchatgpt.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4321?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4321 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-2024-4321 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-4321 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-55c5-qvfc-69mh, PYSEC-2024-267.