CVE-2024-1600 in lollms-webui
Summary
by MITRE • 04/10/2024
A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the parisneo/lollms-webui application, specifically within the `/personalities` route. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a URL that includes directory traversal sequences (`../../`) followed by the desired system file path, URL encoded. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to read any file on the filesystem accessible by the web server. This issue arises due to improper control of filename for include/require statement in the application.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/09/2025
The CVE-2024-1600 vulnerability represents a critical local file inclusion flaw in the parisneo/lollms-webui application that exposes sensitive system resources through improper input validation. This vulnerability specifically affects the `/personalities` route where the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input before processing file inclusion operations. The flaw stems from the application's direct use of user-controllable parameters in include/require statements without proper validation or sanitization mechanisms, creating an exploitable path for malicious actors to access arbitrary files on the server filesystem.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability follows a classic directory traversal pattern where attackers can manipulate URL parameters to navigate beyond the intended directory boundaries. By incorporating directory traversal sequences such as `../../` followed by the target file path and proper URL encoding, an attacker can bypass normal file access controls and retrieve system files that should remain protected. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 - Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment, as the vulnerability could be exploited through maliciously crafted web requests that appear legitimate to the application's processing logic.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple information disclosure, as it provides attackers with access to potentially sensitive system resources including configuration files, database credentials, application source code, and other confidential data. The web server process typically runs with elevated privileges, meaning that successful exploitation could allow attackers to access files that contain authentication tokens, API keys, or other critical security information. This vulnerability also creates potential for further escalation attacks, as access to application configuration files might reveal database connection strings or other attack vectors. The impact is particularly severe for applications running in production environments where sensitive data is processed and stored.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-1600 should focus on implementing robust input validation and sanitization mechanisms that prevent directory traversal sequences from being processed. Organizations should implement proper path validation that restricts file access to predetermined directories and rejects any input containing traversal sequences. The application should employ a whitelist approach for file operations, allowing only explicitly defined files to be accessed through the include/require mechanisms. Additionally, the web server should be configured with proper file permissions that limit access to sensitive system files, and the application should be updated to remove any direct user input from file inclusion operations. Security monitoring should be implemented to detect and alert on suspicious file access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and implementing proper input validation as outlined in OWASP Top 10 and NIST SP 800-53 security guidelines.