CVE-2024-8029
PrivateGPT SVG File Upload Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Description
An XSS vulnerability was discovered in the upload file(s) process of imartinez/privategpt v0.5.0. Attackers can upload malicious SVG files, which execute JavaScript when victims click on the file link. This can lead to user data theft, session hijacking, malware distribution, and phishing attacks.
INFO
Published Date :
March 20, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 17, 2025, 3:56 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update imartinez/privategpt to the latest version.
- Sanitize uploaded SVG files for malicious content.
- Implement strict input validation on file uploads.
- Avoid rendering user-uploaded content directly.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-8029 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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| URL | Resource |
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| https://huntr.com/bounties/5941dc63-a4db-4b04-8007-bcaa828106d0 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:pribai:privategpt:0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type huntr.dev: https://huntr.com/bounties/5941dc63-a4db-4b04-8007-bcaa828106d0 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An XSS vulnerability was discovered in the upload file(s) process of imartinez/privategpt v0.5.0. Attackers can upload malicious SVG files, which execute JavaScript when victims click on the file link. This can lead to user data theft, session hijacking, malware distribution, and phishing attacks. Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://huntr.com/bounties/5941dc63-a4db-4b04-8007-bcaa828106d0