CVE-2024-7034: Withdrawn Advisory Open WebUI Allows Arbitrary File Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-crh6-pj8c-xrhc
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-7034 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) open webui allows arbitrary file vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Withdrawn Advisory libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves open webui allows arbitrary file write via the `/models/upload` endpoint. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-7034 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-7034
GHSA Identifier GHSA-crh6-pj8c-xrhc
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Affected Product Withdrawn Advisory
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:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H).

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 None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-7034

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Withdrawn Advisory dependencies to a patched release.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

open-webui fixed: Latest secure release 
pip install open-webui>=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 open-webui

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-7034, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show open-webui

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Withdrawn Advisory in your dependency tree.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 open-webui 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 Withdrawn Advisory, 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

### Withdrawn Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it does not describe a valid vulnerability. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description In open-webui version 0.3.8, the endpoint `/models/upload` is vulnerable to arbitrary file write due to improper handling of user-supplied filenames. The vulnerability arises from the usage of `file_path = f"{UPLOAD_DIR}/{file.filename}"` without proper input validation or sanitization. An attacker can exploit this by manipulating the `file.filename` parameter to include directory traversal sequences, causing the resulting `file_path` to escape the intended `UPLOAD_DIR` and potentially overwrite arbitrary files on the system. This can lead to unauthorized modifications of system binaries, configuration files, or sensitive data, potentially enabling remote command execution.

CVE-2024-7034 Affected Withdrawn Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
open-webui
pypi/open-webui
PyPI
≤ 0.3.8

References

NVD — CVE-2024-7034 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7034
Withdrawn Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui
huntr.com/bounties/711beada-1... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/711beada-10fe-4567-9278-80a689da8613

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7034?
CVE-2024-7034 is a security vulnerability in Withdrawn Advisory involving Open WebUI Allows Arbitrary File Write via the `/models/upload` Endpoint under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Withdrawn Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: open-webui.
What version fixes CVE-2024-7034?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is open-webui affected?
Yes, open-webui 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-2024-7034?
CVE-2024-7034 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-7034?
CVE-2024-7034 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-2024-7034?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show open-webui'. 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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