CVE-2024-5980
Lightningai Pytorch Lightning remote code execution
- Published27 Jun 2024
Description
A vulnerability in the /v1/runs API endpoint of lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning v2.2.4 allows attackers to exploit path traversal when extracting tar.gz files. When the LightningApp is running with the plugin_server, attackers can deploy malicious tar.gz plugins that embed arbitrary files with path traversal vulnerabilities. This can result in arbitrary files being written to any directory in the victim's local file system, potentially leading to remote code execution.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-5980 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-5980 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.32%.
How severe is CVE-2024-5980?
CVE-2024-5980 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-5980?
Affected products include Lightningai Pytorch Lightning.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5980?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Lightningai Pytorch Lightning 2.3.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.