CVE-2024-8060: Remote Code Execution in OpenWebUI via Arbitrary File Upload

Published Mar 20, 2025
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Updated

OpenWebUI version 0.3.0 contains a vulnerability in the audio API endpoint /audio/api/v1/transcriptions that allows for arbitrary file upload. The application performs insufficient validation on the file.contenttype and allows user-controlled filenames, leading to a path traversal vulnerability. This can be exploited by an authenticated user to overwrite critical files within the Docker container, potentially leading to remote code execution as the root user.

Other sources

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.

NVD

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
openwebui OpenWebUI
pip/open-webui<0.5.17
0.5.17

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/open-webui to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.5.17

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·02:40 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8060?

CVE-2024-8060 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation through arbitrary file uploads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8060?

To address CVE-2024-8060, upgrade OpenWebUI to version 0.5.17 or later.

3

What specific component is affected by CVE-2024-8060?

CVE-2024-8060 affects the audio API endpoint `/audio/api/v1/transcriptions` in OpenWebUI version 0.3.0.

4

Can CVE-2024-8060 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2024-8060 could potentially allow for remote code execution due to the ability for arbitrary file upload.

5

Is CVE-2024-8060 present in versions prior to 0.3.0?

CVE-2024-8060 does not apply to versions prior to 0.3.0, as it specifically affects version 0.3.0.

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