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CVE-2024-8053

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.60%

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CVE-2024-8053 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. In version v0.3.10 of open-webui/open-webui, the `api/v1/utils/pdf` endpoint lacks authentication mechanisms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access the PDF generation service. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a POST request with an excessively large payload, potentially leading to server resource exhaustion and denial of service (DoS). EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In version v0.3.10 of open-webui/open-webui, the `api/v1/utils/pdf` endpoint lacks authentication mechanisms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access the PDF generation service. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a POST request with an excessively large payload, potentially leading to server resource exhaustion and denial of service (DoS). Additionally, unauthorized users can misuse the endpoint to generate PDFs without verification, resulting in service misuse and potential operational and financial impacts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.2/10

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

CVSS 3.0
7.5/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.60%

44.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenwebuiOpen Webui0.3.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8053?
In version v0.3.10 of open-webui/open-webui, the `api/v1/utils/pdf` endpoint lacks authentication mechanisms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access the PDF generation service. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a POST request with an excessively large payload, potentially leading to server resource exhaustion and denial of service (DoS). Additionally, unauthorized users can misuse the endpoint to generate PDFs without verification, resulting in service misuse and potential operational and financial impacts.
How severe is CVE-2024-8053?
CVE-2024-8053 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8053?
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Source: NVD / NIST