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CVE-2024-5998

LangChain insecure deserialization

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.36%
  1. Published17 Sept 2024

Description

A vulnerability in the FAISS.deserialize_from_bytes function of langchain-ai/langchain allows for pickle deserialization of untrusted data. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary commands via the os.system function. The issue affects the latest version of the product.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

LangChain< 0.2.9

Remediation

Fixed in
LangChain≥ 0.2.9

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-5998 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-5998 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.36%.

How severe is CVE-2024-5998?

CVE-2024-5998 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-5998?

Affected products include LangChain.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5998?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example LangChain 0.2.9 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.