Horizon Alert
Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Flowise, a tool used for building large language model applications, where an authenticated user could execute arbitrary code on the server. This could occur if a user can manipulate certain configuration settings to load local JavaScript files.
- Code execution risk in Flowise application building tool.
- Important for leaders to ensure their AI development tools are secure.
- Confirm relevance and potential exposure within your AI initiatives.
Attack Path
How an attacker could exploit the issue
An authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability by providing a malicious JavaScript payload within the `additionalConfig` parameter of specific Flowise nodes, such as the record manager or agent memory components. This allows the user to load local JavaScript files, leading to arbitrary code execution on the server.
- Authenticated access required.
- Arbitrary JavaScript file loading.
- Server-side code execution risk.
Live Threat
Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context
An authenticated user could execute arbitrary code on the server when Flowise's record manager or agent memory nodes are configured with malicious TypeORM DataSource options. This could affect the server's operation and any data it processes.
- Server-side code execution.
- Malicious configuration input.
- Compromised service operation.
Operational Fix
Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps
The Flowise application's record manager and agent memory nodes are susceptible to arbitrary code execution by authenticated users. Responsibility for this system likely falls to the platform or application owners who manage the Flowise deployment. The first practical step is to identify all instances of Flowise, determine their reachability and business criticality, and then engage the accountable owners to plan remediation based on the assessed risk.
- Platform or application owners should own this.
- Verify Flowise deployment reachability and criticality.
- Plan remediation with accountable owners.
