What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-8017?

CVE-2024-8017 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.0 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Open Webui are affected by CVE-2024-8017?

Organizations using open-webui/open-webui face critical risk from CVE-2024-8017, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 9.0.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-8017?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-8017. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-8017?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems running open-webui/open-webui and apply vendor patches immediately. Verify anti-CSRF tokens and content security policies are enforced.

Open Webui CVE-2024-8017

CRITICAL

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

2025-03-20 security@huntr.dev

XSS Open Webui

9.0

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.0 CRITICAL

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

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:32 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jul 21, 2025 - 20:08 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2025 - 10:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.0

DescriptionCVE.org

An XSS vulnerability exists in open-webui/open-webui versions <= 0.3.8, specifically in the function that constructs the HTML for tooltips. This vulnerability allows attackers to perform operations with the victim's privileges, such as stealing chat history, deleting chats, and escalating their own account to an admin if the victim is an admin.

AnalysisAI

An XSS vulnerability exists in open-webui/open-webui versions <= 0.3.8, specifically in the function that constructs the HTML for tooltips. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.0), 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. An XSS vulnerability exists in open-webui/open-webui versions <= 0.3.8, specifically in the function that constructs the HTML for tooltips. This vulnerability allows attackers to perform operations with the victim's privileges, such as stealing chat history, deleting chats, and escalating their own account to an admin if the victim is an admin. Affected products include: Openwebui Open Webui.

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.