How severe is CVE-2024-6983?

CVE-2024-6983 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6983 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6983?

CVE-2024-6983 affects Mudler Localai. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6983?

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-2024-6983 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6983 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47964.

When was CVE-2024-6983 published?

CVE-2024-6983 was published on 2024-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6983

CVE-2024-6983 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mudler Localai with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47964
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Mudler Localai
Published: 2024-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

mudler/localai version 2.17.1 is vulnerable to remote code execution. The vulnerability arises because the localai backend receives inputs not only from the configuration file but also from other inputs, allowing an attacker to upload a binary file and execute malicious code. This can lead to the attacker gaining full control over the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6983?: mudler/localai version 2.17.1 is vulnerable to remote code execution. The vulnerability arises because the localai backend receives inputs not only from the configuration file but also from other inputs, allowing an attacker to upload a binary file and execute malicious code. This can lead to the attacker gaining full control over the system.
How severe is CVE-2024-6983?: CVE-2024-6983 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6983 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6983?: CVE-2024-6983 affects Mudler Localai. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6983?: 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-2024-6983 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6983 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47964.
When was CVE-2024-6983 published?: CVE-2024-6983 was published on 2024-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mudler:localai:2.17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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