CVE-2024-3848: Path Traversal Bypass in mlflow/mlflow

Published May 16, 2024
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Updated

A path traversal vulnerability exists in mlflow/mlflow version 2.11.0, identified as a bypass for the previously addressed CVE-2023-6909. The vulnerability arises from the application's handling of artifact URLs, where a '#' character can be used to insert a path into the fragment, effectively skipping validation. This allows an attacker to construct a URL that, when processed, ignores the protocol scheme and uses the provided path for filesystem access. As a result, an attacker can read arbitrary files, including sensitive information such as SSH and cloud keys, by exploiting the way the application converts the URL into a filesystem path. The issue stems from insufficient validation of the fragment portion of the URL, leading to arbitrary file read through path traversal.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Lfprojects Mlflow<2.12.1
pip/mlflow>=2.9.2<2.12.1
2.12.1

Event History

May 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:33 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·09:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3848?

CVE-2024-3848 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3848?

To fix CVE-2024-3848, upgrade to mlflow version 2.12.1 or higher immediately.

3

What causes CVE-2024-3848?

CVE-2024-3848 is caused by improper handling of artifact URLs that allows for path traversal via the '#' character in URL fragments.

4

Which versions of mlflow are affected by CVE-2024-3848?

CVE-2024-3848 affects mlflow versions prior to 2.12.1.

5

Was CVE-2024-3848 related to any previous vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2024-3848 is a bypass for the previously addressed CVE-2023-6909.

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