CVE-2024-8616 — HIGH (8.2) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, the `/99/Models/{name}/json` endpoint allows for arbitrary file overwrite on the target server. The vulnerability arises from the `exportModelDetails` function in `ModelsHandler.java`, where the user-controllable `mexport.dir` parameter is used to specify the file path for writing model details. This can lead to overwriting files at arbitrary locations on the host system.

CVSS Score

8.2

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
H2O	H2O	3.46.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-73

References

https://huntr.com/bounties/aebf69a5-b9b1-4d2f-a8ff-902c11a8c97aExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-8616?

CVE-2024-8616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, the `/99/Models/{name}/json` endpoint allows for arbitrary file overwrite on the target server. The vulnerability arises from the `exportModelDetails` function in `Model...

How severe is CVE-2024-8616?

CVE-2024-8616 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8616?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: H2O H2O.