CVE-2024-7983

Name: CVE-2024-7983
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-20T10:15:38.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7983 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In version 0.3.8 of open-webui, an endpoint for converting markdown to HTML is exposed without authentication. A maliciously crafted markdown payload can cause the server to spend excessive time converting it, leading to a denial of service. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In version 0.3.8 of open-webui, an endpoint for converting markdown to HTML is exposed without authentication. A maliciously crafted markdown payload can cause the server to spend excessive time converting it, leading to a denial of service. The server becomes unresponsive to other requests until the conversion is complete.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openwebui	Open Webui	0.3.8

References

https://huntr.com/bounties/f8156ca5-1328-480f-a72b-8d3dfdad87dcExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7983?

How severe is CVE-2024-7983?

Severity scoring for CVE-2024-7983 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7983?

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Source: NVD / NIST