CVE-2024-48057: localai <=2.20.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-48057?

localai: upgrade to newer than 2.20.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-48057 being exploited?

CVE-2024-48057 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-48057 affect?

CVE-2024-48057 affects localai. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). localai <=2.20.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). When calling the delete model API and passing inappropriate parameters, it can cause a one-time storage XSS, which will trigger the payload when a user accesses the homepage.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-48057?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-48057 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting localai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

localai <=2.20.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). When calling the delete model API and passing inappropriate parameters, it can cause a one-time storage XSS, which will trigger the payload when a user accesses the homepage.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-352
Published	2024-11-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mudler

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-04 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mudler localai UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.20.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.20.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy localai || rpm -q localai || localai --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.20.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade localai

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade localai

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-48057?

localai: upgrade to newer than 2.20.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-48057 being exploited?

CVE-2024-48057 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-48057 affect?

CVE-2024-48057 affects localai. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). localai <=2.20.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). When calling the delete model API and passing inappropriate parameters, it can cause a one-time storage XSS, which will trigger the payload when a user accesses the homepage.

How urgent is CVE-2024-48057?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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