CVE-2024-45858 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in versions 0.2.9 up to 0.5.10 of the Guardrails AI Guardrails framework because of the way it validates XML files. If a victim user loads a maliciously crafted XML file containing Python code, the code will be passed to an eval function, causing it to execute on the user's machine.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-95

References

https://hiddenlayer.com/sai-security-advisory/2024-09-guardrails/

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-45858?

CVE-2024-45858 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in versions 0.2.9 up to 0.5.10 of the Guardrails AI Guardrails framework because of the way it validates XML files. If a victim user loads a maliciousl...

How severe is CVE-2024-45858?

CVE-2024-45858 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-45858?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.