CVE-2024-4890: Litellm SQL Injection Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8j42-pcfm-3467
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CVSS 4.9
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-4890 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.9) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Litellm libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves sql injection in litellm. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-4890 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-4890
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8j42-pcfm-3467
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.9
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Litellm
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.9

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-4890

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

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-4890, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show litellm

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

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Litellm, 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 blind SQL injection vulnerability exists in the berriai/litellm application, specifically within the '/team/update' process. The vulnerability arises due to the improper handling of the 'user_id' parameter in the raw SQL query used for deleting users. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious SQL commands through the 'user_id' parameter, leading to potential unauthorized access to sensitive information such as API keys, user information, and tokens stored in the database. The affected version is 1.27.14.

CVE-2024-4890 Affected Litellm Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
litellm
pypi/litellm
PyPI
≤ 1.27.14

References

NVD — CVE-2024-4890 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4890
Litellm Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/pull/2954
Litellm Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm
huntr.com/bounties/a4f6d357-5... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/a4f6d357-5b44-4e00-9cac-f1cc351211d2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4890?
CVE-2024-4890 is a security vulnerability in Litellm involving SQL injection in litellm under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Litellm versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: litellm.
What version fixes CVE-2024-4890?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is litellm affected?
Yes, litellm 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-2024-4890?
CVE-2024-4890 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-4890?
CVE-2024-4890 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-4890?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show litellm'. 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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