Local File Inclusion in JSON component in gradio-app/gradio
Description
A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in the JSON component of gradio-app/gradio version 4.25. The vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the postprocess() function within gradio/components/json_component.py, where a user-controlled string is parsed as JSON. If the parsed JSON object contains a path key, the specified file is moved to a temporary directory, making it possible to retrieve it later via the /file=.. endpoint. This issue is due to the processing_utils.move_files_to_cache() function traversing any object passed to it, looking for a dictionary with a path key, and then copying the specified file to a temporary directory. The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to read files on the remote system, posing a significant security risk.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
gradioPyPI | < 4.31.3 | 4.31.3 |
Affected products
2- Range: unspecified
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
5- github.com/advisories/GHSA-6v6g-j5fq-hpvwghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4941ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/gradio-app/gradio/commit/ee1e2942e0a1ae84a08a05464e41c8108a03fa9cghsaWEB
- github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/gradio/PYSEC-2024-184.yamlghsaWEB
- huntr.com/bounties/39889ce1-298d-4568-aecd-7ae40c2ca58eghsaWEB
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