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CVE-2024-2178 json

Path Traversal Vulnerability in parisneo/lollms-webui

published 2y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2024-27141

cvss
7.5
version 3.0, CNA
cisa kev
Not listed
not in CISA's catalog
epss
0.6%
EPSS 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 49%
public exploits
0
none known

Summary

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the parisneo/lollms-webui, specifically within the 'copy_to_custom_personas' endpoint in the 'lollms_personalities_infos.py' file. This vulnerability allows attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the 'category' and 'name' parameters during the 'Copy to custom personas folder for editing' process. By inserting '../' sequences in these parameters, attackers can traverse the directory structure and access files outside of the intended directory. Successful exploitation results in unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Patch / fix

  • lollms lollms_web_ui 9.4

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CISA SSVC

Exploitation
Proof of concept is public
Automatable
yes
Technical impact
partial
Assessed
2y ago

Exploit prediction

0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 49% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-11).

Exploits and checks

  • huntr.com https://huntr.com/bounties/e585f1dd-a026-4419-8f42-5835e85fad9e referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified

CVSS scores

assigned by version score vector
CNA 3.0 7.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

  • parisneo parisneo/lollms-webui
  • parisneo lollms-webui

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-29 Path Traversal: '\..\filename'

References

Sources

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