CVE-2023-5832CWE-20

Improper Input Validation in mintplex-labs/anything-llm

Critical · published October 30, 2023

CVSS v3.0
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A missing input validation check in the mintplex-labs/anything-llm repository could open the floodgates to chaos! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that lets customers order anything off the menu without verifying their selections — it could lead to a disastrous mix of unexpected dishes! An attacker could potentially inject malicious input that breaks the application, leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure. This could compromise the integrity of applications that rely on this library, making the situation absolutely devastating for users!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that lets customers order anything off the menu without verifying their selections — it could lead to a disastrous mix of unexpected dishes! This critical vulnerability arises from improper input validation in versions prior to 0.1.0 of the anything-llm repository, allowing attackers to exploit the application by sending harmful data that could cause unexpected behaviors.

What to do

An attacker could potentially inject malicious input that breaks the application, leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure. This could compromise the integrity of applications that rely on this library, making the situation absolutely devastating for users! Update to version 0.1.0 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your application’s input validation practices to ensure robust security measures are in place. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll keep your project safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00736 · 54.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2023-10-30T12:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 OCT 12:24Z
    Improper Input Validation in mintplex-labs/anything-llm
    cvelistv5