CVE-2024-8019

CRITICAL EPSS 59.0%
Published Mar 20, 20251y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
9.1 CVSS 3.1
Critical
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Published Mar 20, 2025 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
9.1
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
5.2
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
59.0% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Resource Mgmt

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
lightningaipytorch_lightning2.3.2any

References 2

  • github.com https://github.com/lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning/commit/330af381de88cff17515418a341cbc1f9f127f9a
    Patch
  • huntr.com https://huntr.com/bounties/2754298b-5af5-48ef-8b38-999093ddf2bd
    ExploitThird Party Advisory

Remediation

  • github.com https://github.com/lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning/commit/330af381de88cff17515418a341cbc1f9f127f9a
    Patch