CVE-2024-45856: Mindsdb Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-32fj-r8qw-r8w8
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CVSS 9.0
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-45856 is a MODERATE (CVSS 9.0) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Mindsdb libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves mindsdb cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-45856 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-45856
GHSA Identifier GHSA-32fj-r8qw-r8w8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.0
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Mindsdb
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.0

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-45856

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mindsdb dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

mindsdb fixed: Latest secure release 
pip install mindsdb>=Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show mindsdb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-45856, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show mindsdb

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mindsdb in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show mindsdb command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Mindsdb, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in all versions of the MindsDB platform, enabling the execution of a JavaScript payload whenever a user enumerates an ML Engine, database, project, or dataset containing arbitrary JavaScript code within the web UI.

CVE-2024-45856 Affected Mindsdb Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mindsdb
pypi/mindsdb
PyPI
≤ 24.9.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2024-45856 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45856
Mindsdb Security Information SECURITY
https://hiddenlayer.com/sai-security-advisory/2024-09-mindsdb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45856?
CVE-2024-45856 is a security vulnerability in Mindsdb involving MindsDB Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Mindsdb versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: mindsdb.
What version fixes CVE-2024-45856?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mindsdb affected?
Yes, mindsdb is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-45856?
CVE-2024-45856 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.0 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-45856?
CVE-2024-45856 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-45856?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show mindsdb'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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