CVE-2024-3121: Lollms Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-79h8-gxhq-q3jg
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CVSS 6.8
CWE-78 CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-3121 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Lollms libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves remote code execution in create_conda_env function in lollms. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-3121 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-3121
GHSA Identifier GHSA-79h8-gxhq-q3jg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.8
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product Lollms
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-3121

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

lollms fixed: Latest secure release 
pip install lollms>=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 lollms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-3121, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show lollms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Lollms 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 lollms command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an os command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended os command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Lollms, 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 remote code execution vulnerability exists in the create_conda_env function of the parisneo/lollms repository. The vulnerability arises from the use of shell=True in the subprocess.Popen function, which allows an attacker to inject arbitrary commands by manipulating the env_name and python_version parameters. This issue could lead to a serious security breach as demonstrated by the ability to execute the 'whoami' command among potentially other harmful commands.

CVE-2024-3121 Affected Lollms Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
lollms
pypi/lollms
PyPI
≤ 9.5.1

References

NVD — CVE-2024-3121 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3121
Lollms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ParisNeo/lollms
huntr.com/bounties/db57c343-9... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/db57c343-9b80-4c1c-9ab0-9eef92c9b27b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3121?
CVE-2024-3121 is a security vulnerability in Lollms involving Remote Code Execution in create_conda_env function in lollms under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Lollms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: lollms.
What version fixes CVE-2024-3121?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is lollms affected?
Yes, lollms 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-2024-3121?
CVE-2024-3121 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-3121?
CVE-2024-3121 is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-3121?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show lollms'. 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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