invoke-ai invokeai up to 5.2.x Web API /api/v1/images/delete denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in invoke-ai invokeai up to 5.2.x. This affects an unknown function of the file /api/v1/images/delete of the component Web API. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2024-11042. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in invoke-ai invokeai up to 5.2.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /api/v1/images/delete of the component Web API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In invoke-ai/invokeai version v5.0.2, the web API `POST /api/v1/images/delete` is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion. This vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially including critical or sensitive system files such as SSH keys, SQLite databases, and configuration files. This can impact the integrity and availability of applications relying on these files.

The advisory is shared at huntr.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-11042 since 11/09/2024. 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 T1499 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 5.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 5440c037674882b2ab7acd59087e9bb04b49657a 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: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: invokeai 5.3.0
Patch: 5440c037674882b2ab7acd59087e9bb04b49657a

Timelineinfo

11/09/2024 🔍
03/20/2025 +131 days 🔍
03/20/2025 +0 days 🔍
10/15/2025 +209 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: huntr.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-11042 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-11042
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-300341

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2025 14:37
Updated: 10/15/2025 19:24
Changes: 03/20/2025 14:37 (68), 10/15/2025 19:24 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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