CVE-2024-4287

Name: CVE-2024-4287
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-20T13:15:23.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4287 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. In mintplex-labs/anything-llm, a vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the workspace update process. Specifically, the application fails to validate or format JSON data sent in an HTTP POST request to `/api/workspace/:workspace-slug/update`, allowing it to be executed as part of a database query without restrictions. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In mintplex-labs/anything-llm, a vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the workspace update process. Specifically, the application fails to validate or format JSON data sent in an HTTP POST request to `/api/workspace/:workspace-slug/update`, allowing it to be executed as part of a database query without restrictions. This flaw enables users with a manager role to craft a request that includes nested write operations, effectively allowing them to create new Administrator accounts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mintplexlabs	Anythingllm	< 1.0.0

References

https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/94b58249a37a21b1c08deaa2d1edfdecbb6deb18Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/34491fb7-5133-4e80-8782-74124350bbdbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/94b58249a37a21b1c08deaa2d1edfdecbb6deb18Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/34491fb7-5133-4e80-8782-74124350bbdbExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4287?

How severe is CVE-2024-4287?

CVE-2024-4287 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4287?

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Source: NVD / NIST