CVE-2024-3166

Name: CVE-2024-3166
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-06T19:16:00.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-3166 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in mintplex-labs/anything-llm, affecting both the desktop application version 1.2.0 and the latest version of the web application. The vulnerability arises from the application's feature to fetch and embed content from websites into workspaces, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in mintplex-labs/anything-llm, affecting both the desktop application version 1.2.0 and the latest version of the web application. The vulnerability arises from the application's feature to fetch and embed content from websites into workspaces, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. In the desktop application, this flaw can be escalated to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to insecure application settings, specifically the enabling of 'nodeIntegration' and the disabling of 'contextIsolation' in Electron's webPreferences. The issue has been addressed in version 1.4.2 of the desktop application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mintplexlabs	Anythingllm Desktop	< 1.4.2
Mintplexlabs	Anythingllm Docker	<= 1.2.0

References

https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/fa27103d032c58904c49b92ee13fabc19a20a5cePatch
https://huntr.com/bounties/af288bd3-8824-4216-a294-ae9fb444e5dbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/fa27103d032c58904c49b92ee13fabc19a20a5cePatch
https://huntr.com/bounties/af288bd3-8824-4216-a294-ae9fb444e5dbExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3166?

How severe is CVE-2024-3166?

CVE-2024-3166 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3166?

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