CVE-2024-7039: Improper Privilege Management in open-webui/open-webui

Published Mar 20, 2025
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Updated

In open-webui/open-webui version v0.3.8, there is an improper privilege management vulnerability. The application allows an attacker, acting as an admin, to delete other administrators via the API endpoint http://0.0.0.0:8080/api/v1/users/{uuidadministrator}. This action is restricted by the user interface but can be performed through direct API calls.

Affected Software

3 affected components
open-webui open-webui
pip/open-webui<=0.3.8
openwebui Open WebUI=0.3.8

Event History

Mar 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
Affected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:32 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7039?

CVE-2024-7039 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on administrative privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7039?

To fix CVE-2024-7039, upgrade open-webui to the latest version where this vulnerability is patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-7039?

CVE-2024-7039 affects open-webui version v0.3.8.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-7039?

CVE-2024-7039 is an improper privilege management vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2024-7039 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2024-7039 can allow an attacker to delete administrator accounts, leading to unauthorized access and management of the application.

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