What is CVE-2024-6396?

CVE-2024-6396 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aimhubio Aimhubio/aim, classified under CWE-29. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2024-07-12.

How severe is CVE-2024-6396?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-6396 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Aimhubio Aimhubio/aim

CVE-2024-6396

A vulnerability in the `_backup_run` function in aimhubio/aim version 3.19.3 allows remote attackers to overwrite any file on the host server and exfiltrate arbitrary data. The vulnerability arises due to improper handling of the `run_hash` and `repo.path` parameters, which can be manipulated to create and write to arbitrary file paths. This can lead to denial of service by overwriting critical system files, loss of private data, and potential remote code execution.

EPSS: 0.531 (98.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Aimhubio Aimhubio/aim — versions unspecified
Aimstack Aim — versions 3.19.3

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-29

Public proof-of-concept exploits

20142995/nuclei-templates

References

security@huntr.dev (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6396?: CVE-2024-6396 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aimhubio Aimhubio/aim, classified under CWE-29. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2024-07-12.
How severe is CVE-2024-6396?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-6396 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.