CVE-2024-7779: ReDoS (Regular Expression Denial of Service) in danswer-ai/danswer

Published Mar 20, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability in danswer-ai/danswer version 1 allows an attacker to perform a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) by manipulating regular expressions. This can significantly slow down the application's response time and potentially render it completely unusable.

Affected Software

1 affected component
danswer-ai danswer

Event History

Mar 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:08 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7779?

CVE-2024-7779 has a high severity level as it allows for a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7779?

To fix CVE-2024-7779, update to the latest version of danswer-ai/danswer that includes a patch addressing the vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-7779 have on the application?

CVE-2024-7779 can significantly degrade application performance and potentially cause application downtime due to slow response times.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-7779?

Any users or organizations utilizing danswer-ai/danswer version 1 are affected by CVE-2024-7779.

5

Can CVE-2024-7779 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-7779 can be exploited remotely by an attacker manipulating regular expressions in the application.

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