Vulnerability in Aimhubio Aimhubio/aim
CVE-2024-8238
In version 3.22.0 of aimhubio/aim, the AimQL query language uses an outdated version of the safer_getattr() function from RestrictedPython. This version does not protect against the str.format_map() method, allowing an attacker to leak server-side secrets or potentially gain unrestricted code execution. The vulnerability arises because str.format_map() can read arbitrary attributes of Python objects, enabling attackers to access sensitive variables such as os.environ. If an attacker can write files to a known location on the Aim server, they can use str.format_map() to load a malicious .dll/.so file into the Python interpreter, leading to unrestricted code execution.
EPSS: 0.007 (49.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Aimhubio Aimhubio/aim — versions unspecified
- Aimstack Aim — versions 3.22.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@huntr.dev (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8238?
- CVE-2024-8238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aimhubio Aimhubio/aim, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2025-03-20.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8238?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.