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CVE-2024-7044

Openwebui Open Webui cross-site scripting (XSS)

8.9 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.52%
  1. Published20 Mar 2025

Description

A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the chat file upload functionality of open-webui/open-webui version 0.3.8. An attacker can inject malicious content into a file, which, when accessed by a victim through a URL or shared chat, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to user data theft, session hijacking, malware distribution, and phishing attacks.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L

Affected products

Openwebui Open Webui0.3.8

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-7044 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-7044 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.52%.

How severe is CVE-2024-7044?

CVE-2024-7044 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.9, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-7044?

Affected products include Openwebui Open Webui.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7044?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.