CVE-2024-8438 Path Traversal in modelscope/agentscope
Attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via unsanitized path parameters in the file API endpoint of the Agentscope 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-2024-8438?
CVE-2024-8438 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in modelscope/agentscope, 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 path traversal vulnerability exists in modelscope/agentscope version v.0.0.4. The API endpoint `/api/file` does not properly sanitize the `path` parameter, allowing an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8438?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including agentscope. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
agentscope PyPI | All versions to 0.0.4 | None |
agentscope PyPI | All versions to 0.0.4 | None |
agentscope PyPI | All versions to 0.0.4 | None |
Products include Modelscope Agentscope.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8438?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8438 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-2024-8438 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8438 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in modelscope/agentscope
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f4hc-q562-cc5r, PYSEC-2025-80.