CVE-2024-5443 Remote Code Execution via Path Traversal in parisneo/lollms
Attackers can achieve remote code execution via path traversal in the mount_extension endpoint by manipulating directory parameters.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-5443?
CVE-2024-5443 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in parisneo/lollms, published on 22 Jun 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CVE-2024-4320 describes a vulnerability in the parisneo/lollms software, specifically within the `ExtensionBuilder().build_extension()` function. The vulnerability arises from the `/mount_extension` endpoint, where a path traversal issue allows attackers to navigate beyond the intended directory structure. This is facilitated by the `data.category` and `data.folder` parameters accepting empty strings (`""`), which, due to inadequate input sanitization, can lead to the construction of a `package_path` that points to the root directory. Consequently, if an attacker can create a `config.yaml` file in a controllable path, this path can be appended to the `extensions` list and trigger the execution of `__init__.py` in the current directory, leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability affects versions up to 5.9.0, and has been addressed in version 9.8.
Weakness: CWE-29
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5443?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including lollms.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
lollms PyPI | From 5.9.0 | 9.5.1 |
lollms PyPI | From 5.9.0 | 9.5.1 |
lollms PyPI | From 5.9.0 | 9.5.1 |
How do I fix CVE-2024-5443?
Upgrade lollms to 9.5.1 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2024-5443 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5443 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mvrm-fh8q-6wr2, PYSEC-2026-402.