CVE-2024-8181: Flowise Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2q4w-x8h2-2fvh
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CVSS 7.3
CWE-287 CWE-285
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-8181 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.3) authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Flowise libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves flowise authentication bypass vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-8181 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-8181
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2q4w-x8h2-2fvh
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Flowise
Package Ecosystem npm
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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-8181

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

flowise fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install flowise@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: 

npm ls flowise

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-8181, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls flowise

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Flowise 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 npm ls flowise command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Flowise, 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

An Authentication Bypass vulnerability exists in Flowise version 1.8.2. This could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to access API endpoints as an administrator and allow them to access restricted functionality.

CVE-2024-8181 Affected Flowise Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
flowise
npm/flowise
npm
≤ 1.8.2

References

NVD — CVE-2024-8181 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8181
Flowise Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FlowiseAI/Flowise
Flowise Security Information SECURITY
https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2024-22-0
Flowise Security Information SECURITY
https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2024-33

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8181?
CVE-2024-8181 is a security vulnerability in Flowise involving Flowise Authentication Bypass vulnerability under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Flowise versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: flowise.
What version fixes CVE-2024-8181?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is flowise affected?
Yes, flowise 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-2024-8181?
CVE-2024-8181 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-8181?
CVE-2024-8181 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-8181?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls flowise'. 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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  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2024-22-0"
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    "type" : "WEB",
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    "github_reviewed_at" : "2024-08-27T21:47:12Z",
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