CVE-2024-6255: A vulnerability in the JSON file handling of gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt version 20240410 allows any user to de

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HIGH 8.2REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-6255 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting chuanhuchatgpt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in the JSON file handling of gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt version 20240410 allows any user to delete any JSON file on the server, including critical configuration files such as `config.json` and `ds_config_chatbot.json`. This issue arises due to improper validation of file paths, enabling directory traversal attacks. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt the functioning of the system, manipulate settings, or potentia

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	13.7% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-07-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: gaizhenbiao

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-31 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gaizhenbiao chuanhuchatgpt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 20240410

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20240410

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 20240410 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison chuanhuchatgpt sudo apt install chuanhuchatgpt=<VERSION_BEFORE_20240410> sudo apt-mark hold chuanhuchatgpt

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list chuanhuchatgpt sudo dnf downgrade chuanhuchatgpt-<VERSION_BEFORE_20240410> sudo dnf versionlock add chuanhuchatgpt

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-6255?

chuanhuchatgpt: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6255 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6255 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-2024-6255 affect?

CVE-2024-6255 affects chuanhuchatgpt. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). A vulnerability in the JSON file handling of gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt version 20240410 allows any user to delete any JSON file on the server, including critical configuration files such as `config.json` and `ds_config_chatbot.json`. This

How urgent is CVE-2024-6255?

Priority 63/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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