What is CVE-2024-8053?

CVE-2024-8053 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open-Webui Open-Webui/open-Webui, classified under Missing Authentication for Critical Function. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2025-03-20.

How severe is CVE-2024-8053?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-8053 known to be exploited?

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

Auth bypass in Open-Webui Open-Webui/open-Webui

CVE-2024-8053

In version v0.3.10 of open-webui/open-webui, the `api/v1/utils/pdf` endpoint lacks authentication mechanisms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access the PDF generation service. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a POST request with an excessively large payload, potentially leading to server resource exhaustion and denial of service (DoS). Additionally, unauthorized users can misuse the endpoint to generate PDFs without verification, resulting in service misuse and potential operational and financial impacts.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.006 (45.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H.

Affected products

Open-webui Open-webui/open-webui — versions unspecified
Openwebui Open_webui — versions 0.3.10

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-306 — Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Public proof-of-concept exploits

fkie-cad/nvd-json-data-feeds

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8053?: CVE-2024-8053 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open-Webui Open-Webui/open-Webui, classified under Missing Authentication for Critical Function. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2025-03-20.
How severe is CVE-2024-8053?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-8053 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.