CVE-2024-5753 Local File Read (LFI) by Prompt Injection via Postgres SQL in vanna-ai/vanna
Unauthenticated attackers can read arbitrary local files on the server via SQL injection in the vanna-ai/vanna library.
- 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-2024-5753?
CVE-2024-5753 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in vanna-ai/vanna, published on 5 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
vanna-ai/vanna version v0.3.4 is vulnerable to SQL injection in some file-critical functions such as `pg_read_file()`. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote users to read arbitrary local files on the victim server, including sensitive files like `/etc/passwd`, by exploiting the exposed SQL queries via a Python Flask API.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5753?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including vanna.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
vanna PyPI | All versions to 0.3.4 | None |
vanna PyPI | All versions to 0.3.4 | None |
vanna PyPI | All versions to 0.3.4 | None |
How do I fix CVE-2024-5753?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5753 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2024-5753 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5753 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mwxm-35f8-6vg2, PYSEC-2026-2002.