CVE-2024-8019

In lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning version 2.3.2, a vulnerability exists in the `LightningApp` when running on a Windows host. The vulnerability occurs at the `/api/v1/upload_file/` endpoint, allowing an attacker to write or overwrite arbitrary files by providing a crafted filename. This can lead to potential remote code execution (RCE) by overwriting critical files or placing malicious files in sensitive locations.

Score

CVSS 3.1 9.1 Critical

Status

Analyzed - security@huntr.dev

Published

2025-03-20

Last modified

2025-03-20

Weaknesses

CWE-434

Affected products

• Lightning-aipytorch-lightning (Lightning-ai)
• Pytorch Lightning (Lightningai)

References

• https://github.com/lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning/commit/330af381de88cff17515418a341cbc1f9f127f9a
• https://huntr.com/bounties/2754298b-5af5-48ef-8b38-999093ddf2bd