CVE-2024-6868

Public Exploit
Arbitrary File Write in mudler/LocalAI

Description

mudler/LocalAI version 2.17.1 allows for arbitrary file write due to improper handling of automatic archive extraction. When model configurations specify additional files as archives (e.g., .tar), these archives are automatically extracted after downloading. This behavior can be exploited to perform a 'tarslip' attack, allowing files to be written to arbitrary locations on the server, bypassing checks that normally restrict files to the models directory. This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution (RCE) by overwriting backend assets used by the server.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory huntr.com
Affected: mudler mudler/localai
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.com/bounties/752d2376-2d9a-4e17-b462-3c267f9dd229 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/mudler/localai/commit/a181dd0ebc5d3092fc50f61674d552604fe8ef9c patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6868?
CVE-2024-6868 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6868?
To fix CVE-2024-6868, 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-2024-6868 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-6868 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-2024-6868?
CVE-2024-6868 affects mudler mudler/localai.
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