CVE-2024-8017
CRITICALCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Description
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.
Analysis
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 Context
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.
Affected Products
Openwebui Open Webui.
Remediation
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.
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