CVE-2024-48057: Github.com/mudler/LocalAI Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-ghx4-cgxw-7h9p
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79 CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-48057 is a LOW (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Github.com/mudler/LocalAI libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves localai cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-48057 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-48057
GHSA Identifier GHSA-ghx4-cgxw-7h9p
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Github.com/mudler/LocalAI
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-48057

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

github.com/mudler/LocalAI fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade github.com/mudler/LocalAI to 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: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/mudler/LocalAI

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-48057, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/mudler/LocalAI:

inspect dependencies for github.com/mudler/LocalAI

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/mudler/LocalAI 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: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

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 Github.com/mudler/LocalAI, 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

localai <=2.20.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). When calling the delete model API and passing inappropriate parameters, it can cause a one-time storage XSS, which will trigger the payload when a user accesses the homepage.

CVE-2024-48057 Affected Github.com/mudler/LocalAI Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/mudler/LocalAI
golang/github.com/mudler/LocalAI
Go
≤ 2.20.1

References

NVD — CVE-2024-48057 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-48057
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mudler/localai/commit/a1634b219a4e52813e70ff07e6376a01449c4515
Github.com/mudler/LocalAI Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/AfterSnows/1bd7ee5a3a42dbb5f5ff67f7f9c8ccec
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-ghx4-cgxw-7h9p
Github.com/mudler/LocalAI Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mudler/LocalAI
Github.com/mudler/LocalAI Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mudler/LocalAI/blob/master/core/http/views/index.html#L75
rumbling-slice-eb0.notion.site/localai-deleted-mod... WEB
https://rumbling-slice-eb0.notion.site/LocalAI-deleted-model-with-storage-XSS-CSRF-vulnerability-in-mudler-localai-101e3cda9e8c80e0ac12fe418d5dd982?pvs=4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48057?
CVE-2024-48057 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/mudler/LocalAI involving LocalAI Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Github.com/mudler/LocalAI versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: github.com/mudler/LocalAI.
What version fixes CVE-2024-48057?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/mudler/LocalAI affected?
Yes, github.com/mudler/LocalAI 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-2024-48057?
CVE-2024-48057 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-48057?
CVE-2024-48057 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 Go dependencies for CVE-2024-48057?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/mudler/LocalAI'. 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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