CVE-2024-12063: Denial of Service in imartinez/privategpt
First published: Thu Mar 20 2025(Updated: )
A Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability exists in the file upload feature of imartinez/privategpt version v0.6.2. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of form-data with a large filename in the file upload request. An attacker can exploit this by sending a payload with an excessively large filename, causing the server to become overwhelmed and unavailable to legitimate users.
Credit: security@huntr.dev
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| imartinez privategpt |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-12063?
CVE-2024-12063 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12063?
To fix CVE-2024-12063, update the imartinez/privategpt application to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2024-12063?
CVE-2024-12063 is caused by improper handling of form-data with large filenames in the file upload feature.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-12063?
CVE-2024-12063 affects users of imartinez/privategpt version v0.6.2.
Can CVE-2024-12063 lead to data loss?
CVE-2024-12063 primarily leads to Denial of Service, which may disrupt service availability but does not directly result in data loss.
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