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CVE-2024-6281: parisneo/lollms · Path Traversal

Affects parisneo/lollmsSource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High : upgrade to 9.5.1 soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 3.0 base score
7.3High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 9.5.1
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 20 Jul 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade parisneo/lollms to 9.5.1.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GitHubparisneo/lollmspkg:github/parisneo/lollmsOther threatsAffected
  • <9.5.1
Fixed in
  • 9.5.1

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AI-suggested

European organizations should immediately upgrade parisneo/lollms to version 9.5.1 or later once available to address this vulnerability. If you cannot patch yet, implement strict input validation and sanitization on all parameters, especially discussion_db_name, to prevent path traversal attempts. Employ file system access controls to restrict write permissions to only necessary directories and users, minimizing the impact of potential exploitation. Monitor logs for unusual file system activity or unauthorized access attempts related to parisneo/lollms. Limit local access to trusted users and enforce strong authentication and endpoint security controls to reduce the risk of local exploitation. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability scans focusing on path traversal and input validation weaknesses. Consider deploying application-layer firewalls or runtime application self-protection (RASP) tools to detect and block malicious path manipulation in real time. Maintain an incident response plan tailored to quickly address potential exploitation scenarios involving local privilege escalation or file system tampering.

Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the `apply_settings` function of parisneo/lollms versions prior to 9.5.1. The `sanitize_path` function does not adequately secure the `discussion_db_name` parameter, allowing attackers to manipulate the path and potentially write to important system folders.

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