CVE-2024-8238
Aimhubio Aim Unrestricted Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
In version 3.22.0 of aimhubio/aim, the AimQL query language uses an outdated version of the safer_getattr() function from RestrictedPython. This version does not protect against the str.format_map() method, allowing an attacker to leak server-side secrets or potentially gain unrestricted code execution. The vulnerability arises because str.format_map() can read arbitrary attributes of Python objects, enabling attackers to access sensitive variables such as os.environ. If an attacker can write files to a known location on the Aim server, they can use str.format_map() to load a malicious .dll/.so file into the Python interpreter, leading to unrestricted code execution.
INFO
Published Date :
March 20, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 23, 2025, 8:57 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 | HIGH | [email protected] |
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| https://huntr.com/bounties/4e140ef9-f6d1-4e68-a44c-3b9e856924d3 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:aimstack:aim:3.22.0:*:*:*:*:python:*:* Added Reference Type huntr.dev: https://huntr.com/bounties/4e140ef9-f6d1-4e68-a44c-3b9e856924d3 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In version 3.22.0 of aimhubio/aim, the AimQL query language uses an outdated version of the safer_getattr() function from RestrictedPython. This version does not protect against the str.format_map() method, allowing an attacker to leak server-side secrets or potentially gain unrestricted code execution. The vulnerability arises because str.format_map() can read arbitrary attributes of Python objects, enabling attackers to access sensitive variables such as os.environ. If an attacker can write files to a known location on the Aim server, they can use str.format_map() to load a malicious .dll/.so file into the Python interpreter, leading to unrestricted code execution. Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-284 Added Reference https://huntr.com/bounties/4e140ef9-f6d1-4e68-a44c-3b9e856924d3