How severe is CVE-2024-8248?

CVE-2024-8248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-8248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8248?

CVE-2024-8248 affects Mintplexlabs Anythingllm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8248?

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-2024-8248 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8248 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6896.

When was CVE-2024-8248 published?

CVE-2024-8248 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8248

CVE-2024-8248 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mintplexlabs Anythingllm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-29.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6896
Weakness: CWE-29
Affected product: Mintplexlabs Anythingllm
Published: 2025-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the normalizePath function in mintplex-labs/anything-llm version git 296f041 allows for path traversal, leading to arbitrary file read and write in the storage directory. This can result in privilege escalation from manager to admin. The issue is fixed in version 1.2.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8248?: A vulnerability in the normalizePath function in mintplex-labs/anything-llm version git 296f041 allows for path traversal, leading to arbitrary file read and write in the storage directory. This can result in privilege escalation from manager to admin. The issue is fixed in version 1.2.2.
How severe is CVE-2024-8248?: CVE-2024-8248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8248?: CVE-2024-8248 affects Mintplexlabs Anythingllm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8248?: 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-2024-8248 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8248 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6896.
When was CVE-2024-8248 published?: CVE-2024-8248 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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