CVE-2024-7957
Arbitrary File Overwrite in danswer-ai/danswer
Description
An arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability exists in the ZulipConnector of danswer-ai/danswer, affecting the latest version. The vulnerability arises from the load_credentials method, where user-controlled input for realm_name and zuliprc_content is used to construct file paths and write file contents. This allows attackers to overwrite or create arbitrary files if a zuliprc- directory already exists in the temporary directory.
INFO
Published Date :
March 20, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 20, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate user-supplied realm_name and zuliprc_content.
- Sanitize inputs to prevent directory traversal.
- Ensure proper file permissions are set.
- Update the software to the latest secure version.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability exists in the ZulipConnector of danswer-ai/danswer, affecting the latest version. The vulnerability arises from the load_credentials method, where user-controlled input for realm_name and zuliprc_content is used to construct file paths and write file contents. This allows attackers to overwrite or create arbitrary files if a zuliprc- directory already exists in the temporary directory. Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-29 Added Reference https://huntr.com/bounties/21e9b909-036c-4544-ad35-6a5117836275