CVE-2024-6982
📋 TL;DR
A remote code execution vulnerability in parisneo/lollms version 9.8 allows attackers to bypass Python sandbox restrictions and execute arbitrary commands on the server. The vulnerability affects users running vulnerable versions of the lollms software with the Calculate function exposed. Attackers can achieve full system compromise through this flaw.
💻 Affected Systems
- parisneo/lollms
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete server takeover with attacker gaining shell access, installing malware, stealing data, and pivoting to other systems.
Likely Case
Unauthorized command execution leading to data exfiltration, service disruption, or cryptocurrency mining.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and least privilege principles are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of Python sandbox bypass techniques but is well-documented in security research.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 9.10 and later
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/parisneo/lollms/commit/30e7eaba2ccfb751a81e7cb29fdef2ae8ffa6832
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update lollms to version 9.10 or later using pip: pip install --upgrade lollms>=9.10
2. Verify the update completed successfully
3. No service restart required for Python applications
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Calculate Function
allTemporarily disable or restrict access to the vulnerable Calculate function until patching can be completed.
# Modify application code to remove or comment out Calculate function calls
# Implement input validation to reject suspicious mathematical expressions
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the lollms service
- Deploy application-level firewall or WAF to block malicious payloads targeting the Calculate endpoint
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the installed lollms version: python -c "import lollms; print(lollms.__version__)" and verify if it's 9.8 or earlier.Check Version:
python -c "import lollms; print(lollms.__version__)"Verify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify version is 9.10 or later and test that mathematical expressions still work while command injection attempts are blocked.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual mathematical expression patterns in Calculate function logs
- Python import attempts for 'os' module or similar
- System command execution from lollms process
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to Calculate endpoint with suspicious payloads
- Outbound connections from lollms to unexpected destinations
SIEM Query:
source="lollms.logs" AND ("Calculate" OR "eval" OR "import os")