Common Weakness Enumeration
CWE-29
AllowedPath Traversal: '\..\filename'
Abstraction: Variant · Status: Incomplete
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '\..\filename' (leading backslash dot dot) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
127 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
CVE-2024-2360 (GCVE-0-2024-2360)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-06-06 18:55 – Updated: 2024-08-01 19:11
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Path Traversal leading to Remote Code Execution in parisneo/lollms-webui
Summary
parisneo/lollms-webui is vulnerable to path traversal attacks that can lead to remote code execution due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input in the 'Database path' and 'PDF LaTeX path' settings. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating these settings to execute arbitrary code on the targeted server. The issue affects the latest version of the software. The vulnerability stems from the application's handling of the 'discussion_db_name' and 'pdf_latex_path' parameters, which do not properly validate file paths, allowing for directory traversal. This vulnerability can also lead to further file exposure and other attack vectors by manipulating the 'discussion_db_name' parameter.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-29 - Path Traversal: '\..\filename'
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
2 products
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Affected:
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Affected:
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CVE-2024-2358 (GCVE-0-2024-2358)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-05-16 09:03 – Updated: 2024-08-01 19:11
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Path Traversal leading to Remote Code Execution in parisneo/lollms-webui
Summary
A path traversal vulnerability in the '/apply_settings' endpoint of parisneo/lollms-webui allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input in the configuration settings, specifically within the 'extensions' parameter. Attackers can exploit this by crafting a payload that includes relative path traversal sequences ('../../../'), enabling them to navigate to arbitrary directories. This flaw subsequently allows the server to load and execute a malicious '__init__.py' file, leading to remote code execution. The issue affects the latest version of parisneo/lollms-webui.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-29 - Path Traversal: '\..\filename'
Assigner
References
1 reference
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CVE-2024-2356 (GCVE-0-2024-2356)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-02 10:36 – Updated: 2026-02-02 17:43
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Remote Code Execution due to LFI in '/reinstall_extension' in parisneo/lollms-webui
Summary
A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the '/reinstall_extension' endpoint of the parisneo/lollms-webui application, specifically within the `name` parameter of the `@router.post("/reinstall_extension")` route. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject a malicious `name` parameter, leading to the server loading and executing arbitrary Python files from the upload directory for discussions. This issue arises due to the concatenation of `data.name` directly with `lollmsElfServer.lollms_paths.extensions_zoo_path` and its use as an argument for `ExtensionBuilder().build_extension()`. The server's handling of the `__init__.py` file in arbitrary locations, facilitated by `importlib.machinery.SourceFileLoader`, enables the execution of arbitrary code, such as command execution or creating a reverse-shell connection. This vulnerability affects the latest version of parisneo/lollms-webui and can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) when the application is exposed to an external endpoint or the UI, especially when bound to `0.0.0.0` or in `headless mode`. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
Severity
9.6 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-29 - Path Traversal: '\..\filename'
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
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CVE-2024-2178 (GCVE-0-2024-2178)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-06-02 10:52 – Updated: 2024-08-01 19:03
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Path Traversal Vulnerability in parisneo/lollms-webui
Summary
A path traversal vulnerability exists in the parisneo/lollms-webui, specifically within the 'copy_to_custom_personas' endpoint in the 'lollms_personalities_infos.py' file. This vulnerability allows attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the 'category' and 'name' parameters during the 'Copy to custom personas folder for editing' process. By inserting '../' sequences in these parameters, attackers can traverse the directory structure and access files outside of the intended directory. Successful exploitation results in unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Severity
7.5 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-29 - Path Traversal: '\..\filename'
Assigner
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Affected:
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CVE-2024-2083 (GCVE-0-2024-2083)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-04-16 00:00 – Updated: 2024-08-01 19:03
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Directory Traversal in zenml-io/zenml
Summary
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the zenml-io/zenml repository, specifically within the /api/v1/steps endpoint. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the 'logs' URI path in the request to fetch arbitrary file content, bypassing intended access restrictions. The vulnerability arises due to the lack of validation for directory traversal patterns, allowing attackers to access files outside of the restricted directory.
Severity
9.9 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-29 - Path Traversal: '\..\filename'
Assigner
References
Impacted products
2 products
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| zenml-io | zenml-io/zenml |
Affected:
unspecified , < 0.55.5
(custom)
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| zenmlio | zenml |
Affected:
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CVE-2024-1561 (GCVE-0-2024-1561)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-04-16 00:00 – Updated: 2025-02-13 17:32
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Arbitrary Local File Read via Component Method Invocation in gradio-app/gradio
Summary
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Severity
7.5 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-29 - Path Traversal: '\..\filename'
Assigner
References
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2 products
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Affected:
unspecified , < 4.13.0
(custom)
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|
| gradio_project | gradio |
Affected:
4.12.0
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CVE-2023-6977 (GCVE-0-2023-6977)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-20 05:37 – Updated: 2024-08-02 08:50
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Path Traversal: '\..\filename'
Summary
This vulnerability enables malicious users to read sensitive files on the server.
Severity
10 (Critical)
CWE
- CWE-29 - Path Traversal: '\..\filename'
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
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Affected:
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CVE-2023-6975 (GCVE-0-2023-6975)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-20 05:26 – Updated: 2024-08-02 08:50
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Path Traversal: '\..\filename'
Summary
A malicious user could use this issue to get command execution on the vulnerable machine and get access to data & models information.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CWE
- CWE-29 - Path Traversal: '\..\filename'
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
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Affected:
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CVE-2023-6909 (GCVE-0-2023-6909)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-18 00:00 – Updated: 2024-08-02 08:42
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Path Traversal: '\..\filename' in mlflow/mlflow
Summary
Path Traversal: '\..\filename' in GitHub repository mlflow/mlflow prior to 2.9.2.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CWE
- CWE-29 - Path Traversal: '\..\filename'
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
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Affected:
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CVE-2023-6831 (GCVE-0-2023-6831)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-15 00:00 – Updated: 2024-08-02 08:42
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Path Traversal: '\..\filename' in mlflow/mlflow
Summary
Path Traversal: '\..\filename' in GitHub repository mlflow/mlflow prior to 2.9.2.
Severity
8.1 (High)
CWE
- CWE-29 - Path Traversal: '\..\filename'
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| mlflow | mlflow/mlflow |
Affected:
unspecified , < 2.9.2
(custom)
|
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Mitigation MIT-5.1
Implementation
Strategy: Input Validation
- Assume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not strictly conform to specifications, or transform it into something that does.
- When performing input validation, consider all potentially relevant properties, including length, type of input, the full range of acceptable values, missing or extra inputs, syntax, consistency across related fields, and conformance to business rules. As an example of business rule logic, "boat" may be syntactically valid because it only contains alphanumeric characters, but it is not valid if the input is only expected to contain colors such as "red" or "blue."
- Do not rely exclusively on looking for malicious or malformed inputs. This is likely to miss at least one undesirable input, especially if the code's environment changes. This can give attackers enough room to bypass the intended validation. However, denylists can be useful for detecting potential attacks or determining which inputs are so malformed that they should be rejected outright.
- When validating filenames, use stringent allowlists that limit the character set to be used. If feasible, only allow a single "." character in the filename to avoid weaknesses such as CWE-23, and exclude directory separators such as "/" to avoid CWE-36. Use a list of allowable file extensions, which will help to avoid CWE-434.
- Do not rely exclusively on a filtering mechanism that removes potentially dangerous characters. This is equivalent to a denylist, which may be incomplete (CWE-184). For example, filtering "/" is insufficient protection if the filesystem also supports the use of "\" as a directory separator. Another possible error could occur when the filtering is applied in a way that still produces dangerous data (CWE-182). For example, if "../" sequences are removed from the ".../...//" string in a sequential fashion, two instances of "../" would be removed from the original string, but the remaining characters would still form the "../" string.
Mitigation MIT-20
Implementation
Strategy: Input Validation
Inputs should be decoded and canonicalized to the application's current internal representation before being validated (CWE-180). Make sure that the application does not decode the same input twice (CWE-174). Such errors could be used to bypass allowlist validation schemes by introducing dangerous inputs after they have been checked.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.