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pytorch-lightningGHSA-4cv3-v7pv-rfhf

PyTorch Lightning path traversal vulnerability

pytorch-lightning

CVE-2024-8019 · Published Mar 20, 2025 · updated Sep 10, 2026

Critical9.1
Fix: upgrade to 2.4.0 or later
GitHub advisory

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 versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
pytorch-lightning
PyPI
< 2.4.02.4.0
Details and references
CVSS 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Severity from
GitHub (reviewed advisory)
Weakness
CWE-434
Also known as
CVE-2024-8019, PYSEC-2026-3970, PYSEC-2026-507

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