CVE-2024-2029

Name: CVE-2024-2029
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-10T17:15:53.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-2029 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A command injection vulnerability exists in the `TranscriptEndpoint` of mudler/localai, specifically within the `audioToWav` function used for converting audio files to WAV format for transcription. The vulnerability arises due to the lack of sanitization of user-supplied filenames before passing them to ffmpeg via a shell command, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. EPSS estimates a 2.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A command injection vulnerability exists in the `TranscriptEndpoint` of mudler/localai, specifically within the `audioToWav` function used for converting audio files to WAV format for transcription. The vulnerability arises due to the lack of sanitization of user-supplied filenames before passing them to ffmpeg via a shell command, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other detrimental impacts, depending on the privileges of the process executing the code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.88%

85.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mudler	Localai	< 2.10.0

References

https://github.com/mudler/localai/commit/31a4c9c9d3abc58de2bdc5305419181c8b33eb1cPatch
https://huntr.com/bounties/e092528a-ce3b-4e66-9b98-3f56d6b276b0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mudler/localai/commit/31a4c9c9d3abc58de2bdc5305419181c8b33eb1cPatch
https://huntr.com/bounties/e092528a-ce3b-4e66-9b98-3f56d6b276b0Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2029?

How severe is CVE-2024-2029?

Severity scoring for CVE-2024-2029 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2029?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST