CVE-2024-8581CWE-22

Path Traversal in parisneo/lollms-webui

Critical · published March 20, 2025

CVSS v3.0
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
61.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single unchecked input in the `upload_app` function lets an attacker wipe out files at will in lollms-webui V12! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to submit a special order without verification — one sneaky request, and a chef might accidentally toss out a prized recipe! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to complete data destruction, allowing an attacker to delete crucial files or directories, potentially crippling your application and causing chaos. Imagine losing everything with just a malicious filename — that's the kind of damage lurking here!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to submit a special order without verification — one sneaky request, and a chef might accidentally toss out a prized recipe! This vulnerability stems from the lack of user input filtering in the `upload_app` function, allowing for a Path Traversal attack that can delete any file or directory on the system when the `filename` value is crafted intentionally by an attacker.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to complete data destruction, allowing an attacker to delete crucial files or directories, potentially crippling your application and causing chaos. Imagine losing everything with just a malicious filename — that's the kind of damage lurking here! Immediately update lollms-webui to version 12.1 or later to patch this flaw. Implement strict input validation and user authentication checks in the `upload_app` function to prevent unauthorized file deletions. Don't delay—secure your system now! You've got this! With the right updates and checks, your system will be stronger than ever! 🛡️

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
0.00973 · 61.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2025-03-20T10:09Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 MAR 10:09Z
    Path Traversal in parisneo/lollms-webui
    cvelistv5