CVE-2024-8053

Public Exploit

Improper Authentication in open-webui/open-webui

Description

In version v0.3.10 of open-webui/open-webui, the `api/v1/utils/pdf` endpoint lacks authentication mechanisms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access the PDF generation service. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a POST request with an excessively large payload, potentially leading to server resource exhaustion and denial of service (DoS). Additionally, unauthorized users can misuse the endpoint to generate PDFs without verification, resulting in service misuse and potential operational and financial impacts.

References

Link	Tags
https://huntr.com/bounties/ebe8c1fa-113b-4df9-be03-a406b9adb9f4	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8053?: CVE-2024-8053 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8053?: To fix CVE-2024-8053, 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-2024-8053 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-8053 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-2024-8053?: CVE-2024-8053 affects open-webui open-webui/open-webui.

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Description

Category

CWE-306 – Missing Authentication for Critical Function

References

Frequently Asked Questions