CVE-2024-7040: open-webui/open-webui · Insecure Direct Object Reference
Affects open-webui/open-webuiSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.9 Medium.
Data as of 22 Jul 2026, 20:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 42% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Mar 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| open-webui open-webui/open-webui | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, restrict high privilege access and monitor for unusual activity related to this component.
Impact
An attacker with high privileges can exploit this vulnerability remotely to compromise confidentiality, potentially accessing sensitive information. There is no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Summary
This vulnerability in open-webui/open-webui version 0.3.8 is classified under CWE-639, indicating improper validation of array index inputs. The CVSS 3.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability. The lack of patch or vendor advisory means remediation status is unknown.