What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-7039?

CVE-2024-7039 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Open Webui are affected by CVE-2024-7039?

Organizations using open-webui/open-webui should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2024-7039, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 6.7.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-7039?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-7039. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-7039?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running open-webui/open-webui and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Open Webui CVE-2024-7039

MEDIUM

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2025-03-20 security@huntr.dev

GHSA-pqwr-phvv-v49f

Authentication Bypass Open Webui Openwebui

6.7

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.7 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:32 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Oct 15, 2025 - 13:15 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2025 - 10:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.7

DescriptionCVE.org

In open-webui/open-webui version v0.3.8, there is an improper privilege management vulnerability. The application allows an attacker, acting as an admin, to delete other administrators via the API endpoint http://0.0.0.0:8080/api/v1/users/{uuid_administrator}. This action is restricted by the user interface but can be performed through direct API calls.

AnalysisAI

In open-webui/open-webui version v0.3.8, there is an improper privilege management vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. In open-webui/open-webui version v0.3.8, there is an improper privilege management vulnerability. The application allows an attacker, acting as an admin, to delete other administrators via the API endpoint http://0.0.0.0:8080/api/v1/users/{uuid_administrator}. This action is restricted by the user interface but can be performed through direct API calls. Affected products include: Openwebui Open Webui.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.