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Open Webui CVE-2024-8053

HIGH
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2025-03-20 security@huntr.dev
8.2
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
8.2 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:32 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Mar 27, 2025 - 11:15 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Mar 20, 2025 - 10:15 nvd
HIGH 8.2

DescriptionCVE.org

In version v0.3.10 of open-webui/open-webui, the api/v1/utils/pdf endpoint lacks authentication mechanisms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access the PDF generation service. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a POST request with an excessively large payload, potentially leading to server resource exhaustion and denial of service (DoS). Additionally, unauthorized users can misuse the endpoint to generate PDFs without verification, resulting in service misuse and potential operational and financial impacts.

AnalysisAI

In version v0.3.10 of open-webui/open-webui, the api/v1/utils/pdf endpoint lacks authentication mechanisms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access the PDF generation service. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. In version v0.3.10 of open-webui/open-webui, the api/v1/utils/pdf endpoint lacks authentication mechanisms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access the PDF generation service. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a POST request with an excessively large payload, potentially leading to server resource exhaustion and denial of service (DoS). Additionally, unauthorized users can misuse the endpoint to generate PDFs without verification, resulting in service misuse and potential operational and financial impacts. Affected products include: Openwebui Open Webui.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.

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CVE-2024-8053 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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