CVE-2024-3851

Unrestricted File Upload Leading to XSS in imartinez/privategpt

MEDIUM
5.4
CVSS Score
Published: May 16, 2024 at 09:03 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 07:45 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsPrivategptPrivategpt

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Severity
MEDIUM5.4
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the 'imartinez/privategpt' repository due to improper validation of file uploads. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by uploading malicious HTML files, such as those containing JavaScript payloads, which are then executed in the context of the victim's session when accessed. This could lead to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the user's browser session, potentially resulting in phishing attacks or other malicious actions. The vulnerability affects the latest version of the repository.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v ≤ 0.6.2
v ≤ latest

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (1)

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-79

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