4.9
MEDIUM
CVE-2024-7040
Open-WebUI Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Description

In version v0.3.8 of open-webui/open-webui, there is an improper access control vulnerability. On the frontend admin page, administrators are intended to view only the chats of non-admin members. However, by modifying the user_id parameter, it is possible to view the chats of any administrator, including those of other admin (owner) accounts.

INFO

Published Date :

March 20, 2025, 10:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 20, 2025, 10:15 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

1.2
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Openwebui open_webui
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://huntr.com/bounties/bd182309-4aa4-4747-941e-bbc1741955c1

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-7040 vulnerability over time.

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 20, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In version v0.3.8 of open-webui/open-webui, there is an improper access control vulnerability. On the frontend admin page, administrators are intended to view only the chats of non-admin members. However, by modifying the user_id parameter, it is possible to view the chats of any administrator, including those of other admin (owner) accounts.
    Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-284
    Added Reference https://huntr.com/bounties/bd182309-4aa4-4747-941e-bbc1741955c1
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-7040 is associated with the following CWEs:

CVSS30 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
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