critical9.1
CVE-2024-8019
PyTorch Lightning path traversal vulnerability
Impact
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.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| pip | pytorch-lightning | < 2.4.0 | 2.4.0 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lightningai | Pytorch Lightning | Version 2.3.2 |