CVE-2024-6281: Lollms LoLLMS Vulnerable To Expected Behavior Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8mrm-r7h3-c3hj
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CVSS 7.3
CWE-440 CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-6281 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.3) lollms vulnerable to expected behavior vulnerability (CWE-440: Expected Behavior Violation) affecting Lollms libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves lollms vulnerable to expected behavior violation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.5.1.

CVE-2024-6281 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-6281
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8mrm-r7h3-c3hj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-440: Expected Behavior Violation
Affected Product Lollms
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

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

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
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 High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-6281

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: 9.5.1 
pip install lollms>=9.5.1
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-2024-6281, 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 9.5.1), 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-440: Expected Behavior Violation, where a feature, api, or function does not perform according to its specification. 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 path traversal vulnerability exists in the `apply_settings` function of parisneo/lollms versions prior to 9.5.1. The `sanitize_path` function does not adequately secure the `discussion_db_name` parameter, allowing attackers to manipulate the path and potentially write to important system folders.

CVE-2024-6281 Affected Lollms Versions

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

References

NVD — CVE-2024-6281 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6281
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/parisneo/lollms/commit/26a3ff35acf152b49e1087d5698ad4864c7b6092
Lollms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/parisneo/lollms
huntr.com/bounties/0a62f2fb-4... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/0a62f2fb-4e62-4128-9dc4-e8f1d959ac61

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6281?
CVE-2024-6281 is a security vulnerability in Lollms involving LoLLMS vulnerable to Expected Behavior Violation under CWE-440: Expected Behavior Violation.
Which Lollms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 9.5.1 across affected packages: lollms.
What version fixes CVE-2024-6281?
Upgrading to 9.5.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is lollms affected?
Yes, lollms is affected in releases prior to 9.5.1. Upgrade your dependency to 9.5.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6281?
CVE-2024-6281 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-6281?
CVE-2024-6281 is classified under CWE-440: Expected Behavior Violation (A feature, API, or function does not perform according to its specification.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-6281?
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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