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CVE-2024-36857: 
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Jan v0.4.12 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the /v1/app/readFileSync interface. The vulnerability was disclosed on June 4, 2024, and affects the Jan application, which is an open-source alternative to ChatGPT that runs offline on computers (NVD, GitHub).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient parameter filtering in the /v1/app/readFileSync API interface. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and high confidentiality impact (NVD).

Impact

This vulnerability allows attackers to read and download arbitrary files from the affected system through the /v1/app/readFileSync interface. The high confidentiality impact rating indicates that the vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information stored on the system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users should upgrade from version 0.4.12 to a patched version of the Jan application when available. In the meantime, it is recommended to restrict access to the affected API endpoints and monitor for any unauthorized access attempts (GitHub).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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