SecuriTricks - CVE-2024-8238

Description

In version 3.22.0 of aimhubio/aim, the AimQL query language uses an outdated version of the safer_getattr() function from RestrictedPython. This version does not protect against the str.format_map() method, allowing an attacker to leak server-side secrets or potentially gain unrestricted code execution. The vulnerability arises because str.format_map() can read arbitrary attributes of Python objects, enabling attackers to access sensitive variables such as os.environ. If an attacker can write files to a known location on the Aim server, they can use str.format_map() to load a malicious .dll/.so file into the Python interpreter, leading to unrestricted code execution.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aimhubio	Aim	3.22.0

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-284

Improper Access Control

The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type	Vendor	Product	Version	Update	Edition	Language	Software Edition	Target Software	Target Hardware	Other Information
a	aimhubio	aim	3.22.0	/	/	/	/	/	/	/

References

https://huntr.com/bounties/4e140ef9-f6d1-4e68-a44c-3b9e856924d3

CVSS Score

5.9 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.0

Attack Vector: NETWORK
Attack Complexity: HIGH
Privileges Required: NONE
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
Integrity Impact: NONE
Availability Impact: NONE

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Timeline

Published: March 20, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified: March 20, 2025, 10:15 a.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

security@huntr.dev

CVE-2024-8238