What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-7040?

CVE-2024-7040 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Open Webui are affected by CVE-2024-7040?

Organizations using version should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2024-7040, a IDOR vulnerability rated CVSS 4.9. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-7040?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-7040. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-7040?

During next maintenance window: Identify affected systems running version and apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Open Webui CVE-2024-7040

MEDIUM

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (CWE-639)

2025-03-20 security@huntr.dev

Authentication Bypass Open Webui Openwebui

4.9

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.9 MEDIUM

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

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

None

Availability

None

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 4.9

DescriptionCVE.org

In version v0.3.8 of open-webui/open-webui, there is an improper access control vulnerability. On the frontend admin page, administrators are intended to view only the chats of non-admin members. However, by modifying the user_id parameter, it is possible to view the chats of any administrator, including those of other admin (owner) accounts.

AnalysisAI

In version v0.3.8 of open-webui/open-webui, there is an improper access control vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-639. In version v0.3.8 of open-webui/open-webui, there is an improper access control vulnerability. On the frontend admin page, administrators are intended to view only the chats of non-admin members. However, by modifying the user_id parameter, it is possible to view the chats of any administrator, including those of other admin (owner) accounts. Affected products include: Openwebui Open Webui.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.