How severe is CVE-2024-6842?

CVE-2024-6842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6842?

CVE-2024-6842 affects Mintplexlabs Anythingllm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6842?

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-2024-6842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6962.

When was CVE-2024-6842 published?

CVE-2024-6842 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6842

CVE-2024-6842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mintplexlabs Anythingllm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6962
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Mintplexlabs Anythingllm
Published: 2025-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In version 1.5.5 of mintplex-labs/anything-llm, the `/setup-complete` API endpoint allows unauthorized users to access sensitive system settings. The data returned by the `currentSettings` function includes sensitive information such as API keys for search engines, which can be exploited by attackers to steal these keys and cause loss of user assets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6842?: In version 1.5.5 of mintplex-labs/anything-llm, the `/setup-complete` API endpoint allows unauthorized users to access sensitive system settings. The data returned by the `currentSettings` function includes sensitive information such as API keys for search engines, which can be exploited by attackers to steal these keys and cause loss of user assets.
How severe is CVE-2024-6842?: CVE-2024-6842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6842?: CVE-2024-6842 affects Mintplexlabs Anythingllm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6842?: 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-2024-6842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6962.
When was CVE-2024-6842 published?: CVE-2024-6842 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mintplexlabs:anythingllm:1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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