CVE-2024-11042
Arbitrary File Delete in invoke-ai/invokeai
Description
In invoke-ai/invokeai version v5.0.2, the web API `POST /api/v1/images/delete` is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion. This vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially including critical or sensitive system files such as SSH keys, SQLite databases, and configuration files. This can impact the integrity and availability of applications relying on these files.
INFO
Published Date :
March 20, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 15, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-11042
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update invokeai to a fixed version.
- Remove the vulnerable `/api/v1/images/delete` endpoint.
- Restrict access to the API endpoint.
- Validate user permissions before file deletion.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-11042 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-11042.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/invoke-ai/invokeai/commit/5440c037674882b2ab7acd59087e9bb04b49657a | |
| https://huntr.com/bounties/635535a7-c804-4789-ac3a-48d951263987 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-11042 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-11042
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Proof-of-concept for In invoke-ai/invokeai version v5.0.2 Arbitrary File Deletion.
Python
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-73 Removed CWE CWE-20 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In invoke-ai/invokeai version v5.0.2, the web API `POST /api/v1/images/delete` is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion. This vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially including critical or sensitive system files such as SSH keys, SQLite databases, and configuration files. This can impact the integrity and availability of applications relying on these files. Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-20 Added Reference https://github.com/invoke-ai/invokeai/commit/5440c037674882b2ab7acd59087e9bb04b49657a Added Reference https://huntr.com/bounties/635535a7-c804-4789-ac3a-48d951263987