CVE-2024-6706: Attackers can craft a malicious prompt that coerces the language model into executing arbitrary JavaScript in

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-6706 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting open webui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Attackers can craft a malicious prompt that coerces the language model into executing arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the web page.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): KoreLogic · Vendor: openwebui

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-07 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openwebui open webui DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1.105

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.105

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-webui || rpm -q open-webui || open-webui --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.105 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison open-webui sudo apt install open-webui=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.105> sudo apt-mark hold open-webui

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

dnf --showduplicates list open-webui sudo dnf downgrade open-webui-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.105> sudo dnf versionlock add open-webui

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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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-2024-6706?

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

Is CVE-2024-6706 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6706 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-2024-6706 affect?

CVE-2024-6706 affects open webui. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Attackers can craft a malicious prompt that coerces the language model into executing arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the web page.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6706?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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