How severe is CVE-2024-4888?

CVE-2024-4888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-4888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4888?

CVE-2024-4888 affects Litellm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4888?

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

Does CVE-2024-4888 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4888 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1906.

When was CVE-2024-4888 published?

CVE-2024-4888 was published on 2024-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4888

CVE-2024-4888 is a high-severity vulnerability in Litellm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1906
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Litellm
Published: 2024-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BerriAI's litellm, in its latest version, is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to improper input validation on the `/audio/transcriptions` endpoint. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request that includes a file path to the server, which then deletes the specified file without proper authorization or validation. This vulnerability is present in the code where `os.remove(file.filename)` is used to delete a file, allowing any user to delete critical files on the server such as SSH keys, SQLite databases, or configuration files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4888?: BerriAI's litellm, in its latest version, is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to improper input validation on the `/audio/transcriptions` endpoint. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request that includes a file path to the server, which then deletes the specified file without proper authorization or validation. This vulnerability is present in the code where `os.remove(file.filename)` is used to delete a file, allowing any user to delete critical files on the server such as SSH keys, SQLite databases, or configuration files.
How severe is CVE-2024-4888?: CVE-2024-4888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-4888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4888?: CVE-2024-4888 affects Litellm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-4888 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4888 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1906.
When was CVE-2024-4888 published?: CVE-2024-4888 was published on 2024-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:litellm:litellm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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