High Severity
anything-llm
Privilege Escalation via Thread Update
A vulnerability in mintplex-labs/anything-llm allows users with Default or Manager roles to escalate their privileges to Administrator by exploiting a bug in the thread update process. This issue affects the latest version of the software and was patched in version 1.0.0.
Available publicly on May 16 2024 | Available with Premium on Apr 01 2024
Remediation Steps
- Ensure your application is updated to version 1.0.0 or later.
- Implement strict input validation on all endpoints, especially those modifying user roles or permissions.
- Regularly audit your codebase for security vulnerabilities, particularly in areas where user input is handled.
- Consider using a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and block malicious requests.
- Educate users with access to sensitive functionalities about the importance of secure practices.
Patch Details
- Fixed Version: 1.0.0
- Patch Commit: https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/200bd7f0615347ed2efc07903d510e5a208b0afc
Want more out of Sightline?
Sightline offers even more for premium customers
Go Premium
We have 291 related security advisories that are available with Sightline Premium.
