CVE-2024-3851

Name: CVE-2024-3851
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-16T09:15:14.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-3851 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the 'imartinez/privategpt' repository due to improper validation of file uploads. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by uploading malicious HTML files, such as those containing JavaScript payloads, which are then executed in the context of the victim's session when accessed. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the 'imartinez/privategpt' repository due to improper validation of file uploads. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by uploading malicious HTML files, such as those containing JavaScript payloads, which are then executed in the context of the victim's session when accessed. This could lead to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the user's browser session, potentially resulting in phishing attacks or other malicious actions. The vulnerability affects the latest version of the repository.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pribai	Privategpt	<= 0.6.2

References

https://huntr.com/bounties/cae1a492-4e09-4d56-8e11-17703bdfe653Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.com/bounties/cae1a492-4e09-4d56-8e11-17703bdfe653Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3851?

How severe is CVE-2024-3851?

CVE-2024-3851 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3851?

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Source: NVD / NIST