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Anythingllm CVE-2026-24478

HIGH
Path Traversal (CWE-22)
2026-01-27 security-advisories@github.com
7.2
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Admin configures malicious DrupalWiki URL
  2. Delivery
    Path traversal processes unsanitized file paths
  3. Exploit
    Arbitrary files written to server
  4. Execution
    Executable scripts or configs overwritten
  5. Impact
    Remote code execution achieved

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

AnythingLLM versions prior to 1.10.0 with DrupalWiki integration enabled. Attacker must be an authenticated admin user or convince admin to configure attacker-controlled DrupalWiki URL pointing to malicious endpoint.

Impact

CVSS 7.2 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: High. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to Remote Code Execution (RCE) by overwriting configuration files or writing execut.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

AnythingLLM versions prior to 1.10.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the DrupalWiki integration that allows malicious administrators or attackers with admin privileges to write arbitrary files to the server, potentially achieving remote code execution through configuration file overwriting or malicious script injection. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available for affected deployments. The attack requires high-level privileges but carries critical risk due to the ability to completely compromise server integrity.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 CVSS 7.2

AnythingLLM is an application that turns pieces of content into context that any LLM can use as references during chatting. [CVSS 7.2 HIGH]

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Affects your stack

Find out whether the stacks and servers you run are on an affected version.

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Anythingllm. AnythingLLM is an application that turns pieces of content into context that any LLM can use as references during chatting. Prior to version 1.10.0, a critical Path Traversal vulnerability in the DrupalWiki integration allows a malicious admin (or an attacker who can convince an admin to configure a malicious DrupalWiki URL) to write arbitrary files to the server. This can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) by overwriting configuration files or writing executable scripts. Version 1.10.0 fixes t

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Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY 7.2 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Jan 28, 2026 - 15:52 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 27, 2026 - 00:15 nvd
HIGH 7.2

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

AnythingLLM is an application that turns pieces of content into context that any LLM can use as references during chatting. Prior to version 1.10.0, a critical Path Traversal vulnerability in the DrupalWiki integration allows a malicious admin (or an attacker who can convince an admin to configure a malicious DrupalWiki URL) to write arbitrary files to the server. This can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) by overwriting configuration files or writing executable scripts. Version 1.10.0 fixes the issue.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

AnythingLLM contains a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-24478, CVSS 7.2) with public exploits available, though current exploitation likelihood remains low at 0.2% EPSS. Organizations using AnythingLLM for LLM context management face potential unauthorized access or data manipulation risks until patches become available.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Restrict AnythingLLM network access via firewall rules and network segmentation. Implement WAF rules to monitor and block suspicious requests to AnythingLLM endpoints. Disable or restrict features that accept external content uploads. Enable comprehensive audit logging and real-time alerting for AnythingLLM activities. Enforce strict authentication and API key rotation. Consider air-gapping or isolating AnythingLLM instances until patch availability.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 56% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

56
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory

cpe:2.3:a:mintplexlabs:anythingllm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2024-6842 HIGH POC
7.5 Mar 20

AnythingLLM version 1.5.5 exposes sensitive system settings including search engine API keys through the unauthenticated

CVE-2024-3025 CRITICAL POC
9.9 Apr 10

mintplex-labs/anything-llm is vulnerable to path traversal attacks due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input

CVE-2024-3104 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Jun 06

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in mintplex-labs/anything-llm due to improper handling of environment varia

CVE-2023-4897 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Sep 11

Relative Path Traversal in GitHub repository mintplex-labs/anything-llm prior to 0.0.1. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.

CVE-2024-3033 CRITICAL POC
9.4 Jun 06

An improper authorization vulnerability exists in the mintplex-labs/anything-llm application, specifically within the '/

CVE-2024-3279 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Aug 12

An improper access control vulnerability exists in the mintplex-labs/anything-llm application, specifically within the i

CVE-2024-0404 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Apr 16

A mass assignment vulnerability exists in the `/api/invite/:code` endpoint of the mintplex-labs/anything-llm repository,

CVE-2023-5832 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Oct 30

Improper Input Validation in GitHub repository mintplex-labs/anything-llm prior to 0.1.0. Rated critical severity (CVSS

CVE-2024-3150 HIGH POC
8.8 Jun 06

In mintplex-labs/anything-llm, a vulnerability exists in the thread update process that allows users with Default or Man

CVE-2024-3149 HIGH POC
8.8 Jun 06

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in the upload link feature of mintplex-labs/anything-llm. Rate

CVE-2024-3152 HIGH POC
8.8 Jun 06

mintplex-labs/anything-llm is vulnerable to multiple security issues due to improper input validation in several endpoin

CVE-2024-0439 HIGH POC
8.8 Feb 26

As a manager, you should not be able to modify a series of settings. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability

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