CVE-2024-1561

HIGH

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

93.6%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

An issue was discovered in gradio-app/gradio, where the `/component_server` endpoint improperly allows the invocation of any method on a `Component` class with attacker-controlled arguments. Specifically, by exploiting the `move_resource_to_block_cache()` method of the `Block` class, an attacker can copy any file on the filesystem to a temporary directory and subsequently retrieve it. This vulnerability enables unauthorized local file read access, posing a significant risk especially when the application is exposed to the internet via `launch(share=True)`, thereby allowing remote attackers to read files on the host machine. Furthermore, gradio apps hosted on `huggingface.co` are also affected, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information such as API keys and credentials stored in environment variables.

Technical Details

Published
4/16/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1561?

An issue was discovered in gradio-app/gradio, where the `/component_server` endpoint improperly allows the invocation of any method on a `Component` class with attacker-controlled arguments. Specifically, by exploiting the `move_resource_to_block_cache()` method of the `Block` class, an attacker can copy any file on the filesystem to a temporary directory and subsequently retrieve it. This vulnerability enables unauthorized local file read access, posing a significant risk especially when the application is exposed to the internet via `launch(share=True)`, thereby allowing remote attackers to read files on the host machine. Furthermore, gradio apps hosted on `huggingface.co` are also affected, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information such as API keys and credentials stored in environment variables.

Is CVE-2024-1561 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2024-1561 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 93.6%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-1561?

CVE-2024-1561 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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