CVE-2024-3166

Public Exploit
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in mintplex-labs/anything-llm

Description

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in mintplex-labs/anything-llm, affecting both the desktop application version 1.2.0 and the latest version of the web application. The vulnerability arises from the application's feature to fetch and embed content from websites into workspaces, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. In the desktop application, this flaw can be escalated to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to insecure application settings, specifically the enabling of 'nodeIntegration' and the disabling of 'contextIsolation' in Electron's webPreferences. The issue has been addressed in version 1.4.2 of the desktop application.

Category

9.6
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Third-Party Advisory huntr.com
Affected: mintplex-labs mintplex-labs/anything-llm
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.com/bounties/af288bd3-8824-4216-a294-ae9fb444e5db third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/fa27103d032c58904c49b92ee13fabc19a20a5ce patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3166?
CVE-2024-3166 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-3166?
To fix CVE-2024-3166, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-3166 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-3166 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-3166?
CVE-2024-3166 affects mintplex-labs mintplex-labs/anything-llm.
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