CVE-2024-6483 Arbitrary File/Directory Deletion in aimhubio/aim

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Attackers can delete arbitrary files or directories via path traversal in the batch deletion endpoint, causing data loss or denial of service.

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-2024-6483?

CVE-2024-6483 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in aimhubio/aim, published on 20 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the `runs/delete-batch` endpoint of aimhubio/aim version 3.19.3 allows for arbitrary file or directory deletion through path traversal. The endpoint does not mitigate path traversal when handling user-specified run-names, which are used to specify log/metadata files for deletion. This can be exploited to delete arbitrary files or directories, potentially causing denial of service or data loss.

Weakness: CWE-23

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6483?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including aim. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
aim PyPIAll versions to 3.19.3None
aim PyPIAll versions to 3.19.3None
aim PyPIAll versions to 3.19.3None

Products include Aimstack Aim.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6483?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6483 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-2024-6483 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6483 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p6x3-v6g3-7557, PYSEC-2026-1091.

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