CVE-2024-5182
CVE-2024-5182 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mudler Localai with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2025
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Mudler Localai
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in mudler/localai version 2.14.0, where an attacker can exploit the `model` parameter during the model deletion process to delete arbitrary files. Specifically, by crafting a request with a manipulated `model` parameter, an attacker can traverse the directory structure and target files outside of the intended directory, leading to the deletion of sensitive data. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation and sanitization of the `model` parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-5182?
- A path traversal vulnerability exists in mudler/localai version 2.14.0, where an attacker can exploit the `model` parameter during the model deletion process to delete arbitrary files. Specifically, by crafting a request with a manipulated `model` parameter, an attacker can traverse the directory structure and target files outside of the intended directory, leading to the deletion of sensitive data. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation and sanitization of the `model` parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2024-5182?
- CVE-2024-5182 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-2024-5182 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-5182?
- CVE-2024-5182 affects Mudler Localai. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-5182?
- 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-2024-5182 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-5182 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2025.
- When was CVE-2024-5182 published?
- CVE-2024-5182 was published on 2024-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/mudler/localai/commit/1a3dedece06cab1acc3332055d285ac540a47f0e
- https://huntr.com/bounties/f7a87f29-c22a-48e8-9fce-b6d5a273e545
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mudler:localai:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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