Vulnerability Description
Gradio is an open-source Python package designed for quick prototyping. This vulnerability involves a **timing attack** in the way Gradio compares hashes for the `analytics_dashboard` function. Since the comparison is not done in constant time, an attacker could exploit this by measuring the response time of different requests to infer the correct hash byte-by-byte. This can lead to unauthorized access to the analytics dashboard, especially if the attacker can repeatedly query the system with different keys. Users are advised to upgrade to `gradio>4.44` to mitigate this issue. To mitigate the risk before applying the patch, developers can manually patch the `analytics_dashboard` dashboard to use a **constant-time comparison** function for comparing sensitive values, such as hashes. Alternatively, access to the analytics dashboard can be disabled.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gradio Project | Gradio | < 4.44.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/gradio-app/gradio/security/advisories/GHSA-j757-pf57-f8r4Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-47869?
CVE-2024-47869 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). Gradio is an open-source Python package designed for quick prototyping. This vulnerability involves a **timing attack** in the way Gradio compares hashes for the `analytics_dashboard` function. Since ...
How severe is CVE-2024-47869?
CVE-2024-47869 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-47869?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gradio Project Gradio.