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Vulnerability record · CVE-2024-6983 · published 27 September 2024

CVE-2024-6983: Mudler localai code injection vulnerability

Mudler · Localai

mudler/localai version 2.17.1 is vulnerable to remote code execution. The vulnerability arises because the localai backend receives inputs not only from the configuration file but also from other inputs, allowing an attacker to upload a binary file and execute malicious code. This can lead to the attacker gaining full control over the system.

8.8 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 1.3% · top 30.9% CWE-94 · Code injection
8.8CVSS 3.0 base score
1.3%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References, 1 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

mudler/localai version 2.17.1 is vulnerable to remote code execution. The vulnerability arises because the localai backend receives inputs not only from the configuration file but also from other inputs, allowing an attacker to upload a binary file and execute malicious code. This can lead to the attacker gaining full control over the system.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://github.com/mudler/localai/commit/d02a0f6f01d5c4a926a2d67190cb55d7aca23b66 Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/f91fb287-412e-4c89-87df-9e4b6e609647 ExploitThird Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2024-6983), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.