CVE-2024-8019: Arbitrary File Write/Overwrite in lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning
Description
In lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning version 2.3.2, a vulnerability exists in the `LightningApp` when running on a Windows host. The vulnerability occurs at the `/api/v1/upload_file/` endpoint, allowing an attacker to write or overwrite arbitrary files by providing a crafted filename. This can lead to potential remote code execution (RCE) by overwriting critical files or placing malicious files in sensitive locations.
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H · CWE-434
Tracked companies
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Status incidents that name it
No tracked status incident names this CVE.
Affected vendors and products
lightning-ai: lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning
References
- CVE record on cve.org (opens in new tab)
- NVD entry (opens in new tab)
- github.com/lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning/commit/330af381de88cff17515418a341cbc1… (opens in new tab)
- huntr.com/bounties/2754298b-5af5-48ef-8b38-999093ddf2bd (opens in new tab)
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- Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog from CISA. (opens in new tab)
- EPSS scores from FIRST (Exploit Prediction Scoring System). (opens in new tab)