How severe is CVE-2024-3279?

CVE-2024-3279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3279?

CVE-2024-3279 affects Mintplexlabs Anythingllm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3279?

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-2024-3279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31869.

When was CVE-2024-3279 published?

CVE-2024-3279 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3279

CVE-2024-3279 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mintplexlabs Anythingllm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31869
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Mintplexlabs Anythingllm
Published: 2024-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper access control vulnerability exists in the mintplex-labs/anything-llm application, specifically within the import endpoint. This vulnerability allows an anonymous attacker, without an account in the application, to import their own database file, leading to the deletion or spoofing of the existing `anythingllm.db` file. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can serve malicious data to users or collect information about them. The vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly restrict access to the data-import functionality, allowing unauthorized database manipulation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3279?: An improper access control vulnerability exists in the mintplex-labs/anything-llm application, specifically within the import endpoint. This vulnerability allows an anonymous attacker, without an account in the application, to import their own database file, leading to the deletion or spoofing of the existing `anythingllm.db` file. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can serve malicious data to users or collect information about them. The vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly restrict access to the data-import functionality, allowing unauthorized database manipulation.
How severe is CVE-2024-3279?: CVE-2024-3279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3279?: CVE-2024-3279 affects Mintplexlabs Anythingllm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3279?: 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-2024-3279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31869.
When was CVE-2024-3279 published?: CVE-2024-3279 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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