CVE-2024-3025
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in mintplex-labs/anything-llm allows attackers to read or delete files outside the intended directory by manipulating logo filenames. The vulnerability affects systems running vulnerable versions of anything-llm with the logo upload functionality enabled. Attackers can exploit this via the /api/system/upload-logo and /api/system/logo endpoints.
💻 Affected Systems
- mintplex-labs/anything-llm
📦 What is this software?
Anythingllm by Mintplexlabs
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise through reading sensitive files like database credentials, SSH keys, or configuration files, potentially leading to data theft, privilege escalation, or system takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive application files including the database, configuration files, and potentially user data stored in the application directory.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and file system permissions restricting access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires access to the logo upload endpoints but does not require authentication. The vulnerability is well-documented with public proof-of-concept available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Commit 7de23dbb2da932fbfb39f56d981784d3702cf5ce
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/7de23dbb2da932fbfb39f56d981784d3702cf5ce
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Update to the latest version of anything-llm that includes commit 7de23dbb2da932fbfb39f56d981784d3702cf5ce. 2. Restart the anything-llm service. 3. Verify the fix by checking that path traversal attempts are properly blocked.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable logo upload endpoints
allBlock access to the vulnerable endpoints at the web server or application firewall level
# For nginx: add location block to deny /api/system/upload-logo and /api/system/logo
# For Apache: use LocationMatch directive to block these paths
Implement input validation proxy
allDeploy a reverse proxy that validates and sanitizes filename parameters before they reach the application
# Configure WAF or reverse proxy rules to reject filenames containing ../ or absolute paths
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file system permissions to restrict the application's access to only necessary directories
- Deploy network segmentation to isolate the vulnerable system from sensitive data stores
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test if the application accepts filenames containing path traversal sequences like '../../etc/passwd' via the logo upload endpointCheck Version:
Check the git commit hash or version in the application's about/version endpoint or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Attempt path traversal attacks after patching to confirm they are blocked. Check that the application now validates and sanitizes filename inputs.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in application logs
- Failed attempts to access restricted files via logo endpoints
- Log entries showing path traversal sequences in filename parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /api/system/upload-logo or /api/system/logo with suspicious filename parameters
- Unusual outbound file transfers from the application server
SIEM Query:
source="application_logs" AND (uri="/api/system/upload-logo" OR uri="/api/system/logo") AND (filename="*../*" OR filename="*/..*" OR filename="*..\\*" OR filename="*\\\\*" OR filename="*:*")🔗 References
- https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/7de23dbb2da932fbfb39f56d981784d3702cf5ce
- https://huntr.com/bounties/fb09a352-1016-4481-ae88-7460e2b6062b
- https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/7de23dbb2da932fbfb39f56d981784d3702cf5ce
- https://huntr.com/bounties/fb09a352-1016-4481-ae88-7460e2b6062b
