Anythingllm
CVE-2024-6842
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 7.5, EPSS 77.3%, PoC available, patch available. AnythingLLM is a rapidly growing open-source tool for building private LLM applications. Exposed API keys lead to financial losses (unauthorized API usage), data access (vector databases may contain sensitive embeddings), and supply chain compromise. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker discovers an internet-exposed AnythingLLM instance and queries /setup-complete. The response reveals API keys for OpenAI, a SerpAPI key, and Pinecone vector database credentials. The attacker uses the OpenAI key for free API access, queries the Pinecone database to extract embedded corporate documents, and uses the SerpAPI key for automated scraping. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
AnythingLLM version 1.5.5 exposes sensitive system settings including search engine API keys through the unauthenticated /setup-complete endpoint. Attackers can steal API keys, enumerate system configuration, and leverage exposed credentials to compromise integrated services.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Unauthenticated configuration exposure in AnythingLLM reveals API keys and system settings through the /setup-complete endpoint.
RemediationAI
Update to AnythingLLM version 1.5.6 or later. Rotate all API keys after patching. Never expose AnythingLLM directly to the internet without authentication. Implement network-level access restrictions. Monitor API key usage on all integrated services for unauthorized activity.
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The /setup-complete API endpoint calls the currentSettings function without authentication checks. The returned configuration data includes API keys for search engines (SerpAPI, Google Custom Search), embedding providers, vector databases, and other integrated services. These keys can be extracted and used to access the respective services at the organization's expense.
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3DescriptionCVE.org
In version 1.5.5 of mintplex-labs/anything-llm, the /setup-complete API endpoint allows unauthorized users to access sensitive system settings. The data returned by the currentSettings function includes sensitive information such as API keys for search engines, which can be exploited by attackers to steal these keys and cause loss of user assets.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2024-6842 presents notable security risk, a missing authentication vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5. Attackers could bypass security controls to gain unauthorized access to protected resources and sensitive data. With an EPSS score of 77%, this vulnerability faces very high likelihood of exploitation. A patch is available and should be applied as part of regular vulnerability management.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls; (2) Enable MFA where possible; (3) Monitor authentication logs for anomalous access.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
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