pytorch-lightningGHSA-4cv3-v7pv-rfhf
PyTorch Lightning path traversal vulnerability
Fix: upgrade to 2.4.0 or later
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
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| pytorch-lightning PyPI | < 2.4.0 | 2.4.0 |
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