CVE-2024-8057

Summary

In version 0.4.1 of danswer-ai/danswer, a vulnerability exists where a basic user can create credentials and link them to an existing connector. This issue arises because the system allows an unauthenticated attacker to sign up with a basic account and perform actions that should be restricted to admin users. This can lead to excessive resource consumption, potentially resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) and other significant issues, impacting the system's stability and security.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
danswer-aidanswer-ai/danswerunspecified <= latestaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-306: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: poc
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

References