CVE-2024-7040

Public Exploit
Improper Access Control in open-webui/open-webui

Description

In version v0.3.8 of open-webui/open-webui, there is an improper access control vulnerability. On the frontend admin page, administrators are intended to view only the chats of non-admin members. However, by modifying the user_id parameter, it is possible to view the chats of any administrator, including those of other admin (owner) accounts.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory huntr.com
Affected: open-webui open-webui/open-webui
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.com/bounties/bd182309-4aa4-4747-941e-bbc1741955c1 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7040?
CVE-2024-7040 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-7040?
To fix CVE-2024-7040, 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-2024-7040 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-7040 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-2024-7040?
CVE-2024-7040 affects open-webui open-webui/open-webui.
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