CVE-2023-4899 in anything-llm
Summary
by MITRE • 09/12/2023
SQL Injection in GitHub repository mintplex-labs/anything-llm prior to 0.0.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/26/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the mintplex-labs/anything-llm repository affecting versions prior to 0.0.1. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the application's database interaction layers where user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql queries without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms. The flaw exists in the application's handling of user inputs that are subsequently used to construct dynamic sql statements, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input payloads. This type of vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities in software applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the database backend. An attacker could potentially extract sensitive information from database tables, modify or delete records, escalate privileges within the database, or even gain command execution capabilities depending on the database system configuration and the application's database user permissions. The vulnerability affects the entire application stack since it involves the core database interaction functionality that likely handles user authentication, data retrieval, and administrative operations. Attackers could exploit this weakness to bypass authentication mechanisms, access confidential user data, or disrupt database operations entirely.
The vulnerability demonstrates poor secure coding practices that violate fundamental security principles outlined in the software security development lifecycle. The application fails to implement proper input validation, parameterized queries, or sql escaping mechanisms that are standard defenses against sql injection attacks. This flaw represents a classic example of how insufficient sanitization of user inputs can lead to catastrophic security consequences. Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper sql escaping techniques. The remediation process requires updating the application to version 0.0.1 or later where the vulnerability has been patched, implementing proper input sanitization, and conducting comprehensive security testing to ensure no other similar vulnerabilities exist in the codebase. This vulnerability also highlights the importance of continuous security monitoring and vulnerability assessment practices that align with industry standards such as those defined in the mitre attack framework where sql injection is categorized as a common initial access vector. Organizations should also implement database activity monitoring and logging to detect potential exploitation attempts and establish proper access controls to limit the potential damage from such vulnerabilities.