CVE-2024-8019
Cisco PyTorch Lightning Windows RCE File Upload Vulnerability
Description
In lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning version 2.3.2, a vulnerability exists in the `LightningApp` when running on a Windows host. The vulnerability occurs at the `/api/v1/upload_file/` endpoint, allowing an attacker to write or overwrite arbitrary files by providing a crafted filename. This can lead to potential remote code execution (RCE) by overwriting critical files or placing malicious files in sensitive locations.
INFO
Published Date :
March 20, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 20, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.2
Exploitability Score :
3.9
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| URL | Resource |
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| https://github.com/lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning/commit/330af381de88cff17515418a341cbc1f9f127f9a | |
| https://huntr.com/bounties/2754298b-5af5-48ef-8b38-999093ddf2bd |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning version 2.3.2, a vulnerability exists in the `LightningApp` when running on a Windows host. The vulnerability occurs at the `/api/v1/upload_file/` endpoint, allowing an attacker to write or overwrite arbitrary files by providing a crafted filename. This can lead to potential remote code execution (RCE) by overwriting critical files or placing malicious files in sensitive locations. Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://github.com/lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning/commit/330af381de88cff17515418a341cbc1f9f127f9a Added Reference https://huntr.com/bounties/2754298b-5af5-48ef-8b38-999093ddf2bd
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-8019 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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