Vulnerability Description
A path traversal vulnerability in mintplex-labs/anything-llm allowed a manager to bypass the `normalizePath()` function, intended to defend against path traversal attacks. This vulnerability enables the manager to read, delete, or overwrite the 'anythingllm.db' database file and other files stored in the 'storage' directory, such as internal communication keys and .env secrets. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to application compromise, denial of service (DoS) attacks, and unauthorized admin account takeover. The issue stems from improper validation of user-supplied input in the process of setting a custom logo for the app, which can be manipulated to achieve arbitrary file read, deletion, or overwrite, and to execute a DoS attack by deleting critical files required for the application's operation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mintplexlabs | Anythingllm | < 1.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/e208074ef4c240fe03e4147ab09Patch
- https://huntr.com/bounties/38f282cb-7226-435e-9832-2d4a102dad4bExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/e208074ef4c240fe03e4147ab09Patch
- https://huntr.com/bounties/38f282cb-7226-435e-9832-2d4a102dad4bExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-5211?
CVE-2024-5211 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). A path traversal vulnerability in mintplex-labs/anything-llm allowed a manager to bypass the `normalizePath()` function, intended to defend against path traversal attacks. This vulnerability enables t...
How severe is CVE-2024-5211?
CVE-2024-5211 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5211?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mintplexlabs Anythingllm.