CVE-2024-8028 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in danswer-ai/danswer v0.3.94 allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by uploading a file with a malformed multipart boundary. By appending a large number of characters to the end of the multipart boundary, the server continuously processes each character, rendering the application inaccessible. This issue can be exploited by sending a single crafted request, affecting all users on the server.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-770

References

https://huntr.com/bounties/55530ecb-0ac2-4dc1-9527-bf24de594a57

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-8028?

CVE-2024-8028 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A vulnerability in danswer-ai/danswer v0.3.94 allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by uploading a file with a malformed multipart boundary. By appending a large number of characters t...

How severe is CVE-2024-8028?

CVE-2024-8028 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8028?

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