CVE-2024-5181CWE-78

Command Injection in mudler/localai

Critical · published June 26, 2024

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single manipulated backend parameter is all it takes for an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system! 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant that allows customers to customize their orders but forgets to check for allergies. If a chef blindly accepts the ingredients without verifying them, someone could sneak in something harmful — and that could ruin the meal for everyone! 🍽️ This command injection vulnerability could give an attacker full control over your system, allowing them to execute any code they desire. Imagine someone breaking into your house and rearranging everything — or worse, stealing your valuables! The potential fallout could be devastating, leading to data breaches and complete system compromise.

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that allows customers to customize their orders but forgets to check for allergies. If a chef blindly accepts the ingredients without verifying them, someone could sneak in something harmful — and that could ruin the meal for everyone! 🍽️ The command injection vulnerability in mudler/localai version 2.14.0 arises from improper handling of the backend parameter in the configuration file, which can be exploited to manipulate the path of the binary file. This oversight allows the execution of arbitrary commands on the server.

What to do

This command injection vulnerability could give an attacker full control over your system, allowing them to execute any code they desire. Imagine someone breaking into your house and rearranging everything — or worse, stealing your valuables! The potential fallout could be devastating, leading to data breaches and complete system compromise. To mitigate this risk, immediately update to the latest version of mudler/localai, which includes a fix for this vulnerability. Additionally, review the configuration settings to ensure that proper validations are in place for all parameters. Regularly audit your system configurations to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. You've got this! With prompt action, you'll be well on your way to securing your systems. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02685 · 85.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2024-06-26T02:53Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 JUN 02:53Z
    Command Injection in mudler/localai
    cvelistv5