CVE-2024-8019 - CVE House
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Status published Critical CVE-2024-8019

Arbitrary File Write/Overwrite in lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning

Vulnerability Description

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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

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Affected Vendor

lightning-ai

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Affected Software

lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning
Vulnerable Versions:
unspecified

Timeline

Official Publish: March 20th, 2025
Last Modified: March 20th, 2025
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)