How severe is CVE-2024-6255?

CVE-2024-6255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6255?

CVE-2024-6255 affects Gaizhenbiao Chuanhuchatgpt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6255?

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-2024-6255 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6255 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0026.

When was CVE-2024-6255 published?

CVE-2024-6255 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6255

CVE-2024-6255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gaizhenbiao Chuanhuchatgpt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0026
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Gaizhenbiao Chuanhuchatgpt
Published: 2024-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the JSON file handling of gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt version 20240410 allows any user to delete any JSON file on the server, including critical configuration files such as `config.json` and `ds_config_chatbot.json`. This issue arises due to improper validation of file paths, enabling directory traversal attacks. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt the functioning of the system, manipulate settings, or potentially cause data loss or corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6255?: A vulnerability in the JSON file handling of gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt version 20240410 allows any user to delete any JSON file on the server, including critical configuration files such as `config.json` and `ds_config_chatbot.json`. This issue arises due to improper validation of file paths, enabling directory traversal attacks. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt the functioning of the system, manipulate settings, or potentially cause data loss or corruption.
How severe is CVE-2024-6255?: CVE-2024-6255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6255?: CVE-2024-6255 affects Gaizhenbiao Chuanhuchatgpt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6255?: 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-2024-6255 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6255 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0026.
When was CVE-2024-6255 published?: CVE-2024-6255 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gaizhenbiao:chuanhuchatgpt:20240410:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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