lightning-ai pytorch-lightning up to 2.3.2 LightningApp /api/v1/upload_file/ unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in lightning-ai pytorch-lightning up to 2.3.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /api/v1/upload_file/ of the component LightningApp. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-8019. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in lightning-ai pytorch-lightning up to 2.3.2 and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file /api/v1/upload_file/ of the component LightningApp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. Impacted is integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at huntr.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-8019 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1608.002 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2.3.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 330af381de88cff17515418a341cbc1f9f127f9a is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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NVD Base Score: 9.1
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CNA Base Score: 9.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: pytorch-lightning 2.3.3
Patch: 330af381de88cff17515418a341cbc1f9f127f9a

Timelineinfo

08/20/2024 🔍
03/20/2025 +212 days 🔍
03/20/2025 +0 days 🔍
08/01/2025 +134 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: huntr.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-8019 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-8019
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-300245

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2025 13:10
Updated: 08/01/2025 03:55
Changes: 03/20/2025 13:10 (68), 08/01/2025 03:55 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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