CVE-2024-8057

Improper Access Control in danswer-ai/danswer

Description

In version 0.4.1 of danswer-ai/danswer, a vulnerability exists where a basic user can create credentials and link them to an existing connector. This issue arises because the system allows an unauthenticated attacker to sign up with a basic account and perform actions that should be restricted to admin users. This can lead to excessive resource consumption, potentially resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) and other significant issues, impacting the system's stability and security.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: danswer-ai danswer-ai/danswer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.com/bounties/b5991b98-a721-4acd-8ef2-980e15682913

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8057?
CVE-2024-8057 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8057?
To fix CVE-2024-8057, 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-2024-8057 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8057 is being actively exploited. 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-2024-8057?
CVE-2024-8057 affects danswer-ai danswer-ai/danswer.
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