CVE-2024-47164: Gradio Gradio's `is_in_or_equal` Function May Be Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-77xq-6g77-h274
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-47164 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) gradio's `is_in_or_equal` function may be vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Gradio libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves gradio's `is_in_or_equal` function may be bypassed. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.0.0.

CVE-2024-47164 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-47164
GHSA Identifier GHSA-77xq-6g77-h274
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Gradio
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-47164

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

gradio fixed: 5.0.0 
pip install gradio>=5.0.0
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 gradio

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-47164, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show gradio

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Gradio in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.0.0), your application is affected.

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

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Gradio, 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

### Impact **What kind of vulnerability is it? Who is impacted?** This vulnerability relates to the **bypass of directory traversal checks** within the `is_in_or_equal` function. This function, intended to check if a file resides within a given directory, can be bypassed with certain payloads that manipulate file paths using `..` (parent directory) sequences. Attackers could potentially access restricted files if they are able to exploit this flaw, although the difficulty is high. This primarily impacts users relying on Gradio’s blocklist or directory access validation, particularly when handling file uploads. ### Patches Yes, please upgrade to `gradio>=5.0` to address this issue. ### Workarounds **Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?** As a workaround, users can manually sanitize and normalize file paths in their Gradio deployment before passing them to the `is_in_or_equal` function. Ensuring that all file paths are properly resolved and absolute can help mitigate the bypass vulnerabilities caused by the improper handling of `..` sequences or malformed paths.

CVE-2024-47164 Affected Gradio Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
gradio
pypi/gradio
PyPI
< 5.0.0
5.0.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/gradio-app/gradio/security/advisories/GHSA-77xq-6g77-h274
NVD — CVE-2024-47164 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-47164
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/gradio-app/gradio/commit/08b51590163b306fd874f543f6fcaf23ac7d2646
Gradio Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/gradio-app/gradio
Gradio Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/gradio/PYSEC-2024-213.yaml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47164?
CVE-2024-47164 is a security vulnerability in Gradio involving Gradio's `is_in_or_equal` function may be bypassed under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Gradio versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.0.0 across affected packages: gradio.
What version fixes CVE-2024-47164?
Upgrading to 5.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is gradio affected?
Yes, gradio is affected in releases prior to 5.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-47164?
CVE-2024-47164 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-47164?
CVE-2024-47164 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-47164?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show gradio'. 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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