What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-7043?

CVE-2024-7043 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Open Webui are affected by CVE-2024-7043?

Organizations using open-webui/open-webui face significant risk from CVE-2024-7043, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 8.8.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-7043?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-7043. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-7043?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running open-webui/open-webui and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Open Webui CVE-2024-7043

HIGH

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2025-03-20 security@huntr.dev

Authentication Bypass Open Webui Openwebui

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An improper access control vulnerability in open-webui/open-webui v0.3.8 allows attackers to view and delete any files. The application does not verify whether the attacker is an administrator, allowing the attacker to directly call the GET /api/v1/files/ interface to retrieve information on all files uploaded by users, which includes the ID values. The attacker can then use the GET /api/v1/files/{file_id} interface to obtain information on any file and the DELETE /api/v1/files/{file_id} interface to delete any file.

AnalysisAI

An improper access control vulnerability in open-webui/open-webui v0.3.8 allows attackers to view and delete any files. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. An improper access control vulnerability in open-webui/open-webui v0.3.8 allows attackers to view and delete any files. The application does not verify whether the attacker is an administrator, allowing the attacker to directly call the GET /api/v1/files/ interface to retrieve information on all files uploaded by users, which includes the ID values. The attacker can then use the GET /api/v1/files/{file_id} interface to obtain information on any file and the DELETE /api/v1/files/{file_id} interface to delete any file. Affected products include: Openwebui Open Webui.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.