CVE-2024-7046: Improper Access Control in open-webui/open-webui

Published Mar 20, 2025
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Updated

An improper access control vulnerability in open-webui/open-webui v0.3.8 allows an attacker to view admin details. The application does not verify whether the attacker is an administrator, allowing the attacker to directly call the /api/v1/auths/admin/details interface to retrieve the first admin (owner) details.

Other sources

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.

NVD

Affected Software

3 affected components
open-webui open-webui
pip/open-webui<=0.3.8
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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:32 PM
Aug 13, 2026
Rejected
via MITRE·02:44 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7046?

CVE-2024-7046 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7046?

To fix CVE-2024-7046, upgrade open-webui to a version higher than 0.3.8 where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-7046?

CVE-2024-7046 can be exploited through unauthorized API calls to access sensitive admin details.

4

Which versions of open-webui are affected by CVE-2024-7046?

CVE-2024-7046 affects open-webui version 0.3.8 and earlier.

5

What are the consequences of an exploit of CVE-2024-7046?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-7046 can lead to unauthorized access to admin details, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the application.

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