How severe is CVE-2024-3166?

CVE-2024-3166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3166?

CVE-2024-3166 primarily affects Mintplexlabs Anythingllm Desktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3166?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-3166 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3166 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31763.

When was CVE-2024-3166 published?

CVE-2024-3166 was published on 2024-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3166

CVE-2024-3166 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mintplexlabs Anythingllm Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31763
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mintplexlabs Anythingllm Desktop
Published: 2024-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in mintplex-labs/anything-llm, affecting both the desktop application version 1.2.0 and the latest version of the web application. The vulnerability arises from the application's feature to fetch and embed content from websites into workspaces, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. In the desktop application, this flaw can be escalated to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to insecure application settings, specifically the enabling of 'nodeIntegration' and the disabling of 'contextIsolation' in Electron's webPreferences. The issue has been addressed in version 1.4.2 of the desktop application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3166?: A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in mintplex-labs/anything-llm, affecting both the desktop application version 1.2.0 and the latest version of the web application. The vulnerability arises from the application's feature to fetch and embed content from websites into workspaces, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. In the desktop application, this flaw can be escalated to Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to insecure application settings, specifically the enabling of 'nodeIntegration' and the disabling of 'contextIsolation' in Electron's webPreferences. The issue has been addressed in version 1.4.2 of the desktop application.
How severe is CVE-2024-3166?: CVE-2024-3166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3166?: CVE-2024-3166 primarily affects Mintplexlabs Anythingllm Desktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3166?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-3166 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3166 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31763.
When was CVE-2024-3166 published?: CVE-2024-3166 was published on 2024-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mintplexlabs:anythingllm_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mintplexlabs:anythingllm_docker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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