What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-7044?

CVE-2024-7044 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.9 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of Open Webui are affected by CVE-2024-7044?

Organizations using the chat file upload functionality of open-webui/open-webui face significant risk from CVE-2024-7044, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 8.9.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-7044?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-7044. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-7044?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running the chat file upload functionality of open-webui/open-webui and apply vendor patches promptly. Verify anti-CSRF tokens and content security policies are enforced.

Open Webui CVE-2024-7044

HIGH

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2025-03-20 security@huntr.dev

XSS File Upload Open Webui

8.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.9 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/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

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:32 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jul 29, 2025 - 18:05 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2025 - 10:15 nvd

HIGH 8.9

DescriptionCVE.org

A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the chat file upload functionality of open-webui/open-webui version 0.3.8. An attacker can inject malicious content into a file, which, when accessed by a victim through a URL or shared chat, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to user data theft, session hijacking, malware distribution, and phishing attacks.

AnalysisAI

A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the chat file upload functionality of open-webui/open-webui version 0.3.8. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the chat file upload functionality of open-webui/open-webui version 0.3.8. An attacker can inject malicious content into a file, which, when accessed by a victim through a URL or shared chat, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to user data theft, session hijacking, malware distribution, and phishing attacks. Affected products include: Openwebui Open Webui. Version information: version 0.3.8..

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.