CVE-2024-7040: Improper Access Control in open-webui/open-webui

Published Mar 20, 2025
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Updated

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.

Affected Software

2 affected components
open-webui open-webui
openwebui Open WebUI=0.3.8

Event History

Mar 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:09 AM
Rejected
via MITRE·10:09 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
Description
Jul 16, 2026
Rejected
via MITRE·03:37 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7040?

CVE-2024-7040 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper access control.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7040?

To fix CVE-2024-7040, update to the latest version of open-webui which addresses the access control issue.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2024-7040?

The impact of CVE-2024-7040 allows unauthorized access to chat logs of admin users by modifying the user_id parameter.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-7040?

CVE-2024-7040 affects installations of open-webui version v0.3.8.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-7040?

Currently, there is no specific workaround for CVE-2024-7040, so upgrading is the recommended solution.

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