Denial of Service via Bulky Usernames in User Management Module
A vulnerability in the user management module of mintplex-labs/anything-llm allows for a Denial of Service (DoS) by creating users with excessively long usernames. This issue affects the latest version of the software and was patched in version 1.0.0. The vulnerability renders the user management panel unresponsive, preventing administrators from editing, suspending, or deleting users.
Available publicly on Jun 25 2024 | Available with Premium on May 22 2024
Remediation Steps
- Ensure input validation is implemented for all user input fields, especially usernames, to restrict the number of characters allowed.
- Implement server-side checks to prevent the submission of excessively large payloads.
- Regularly audit and review code for potential vulnerabilities, particularly in user management functionalities.
- Update to version 1.0.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
Patch Details
- Fixed Version: 1.0.0
- Patch Commit: https://github.com/mintplex-labs/anything-llm/commit/3ef009de73c837f9025df8bba62572885c70c72f
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