CVE-2024-6868: mudler/LocalAI version 2.17.1 allows for arbitrary file write due to improper handling of automatic archive ex

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-6868 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting localai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

mudler/LocalAI version 2.17.1 allows for arbitrary file write due to improper handling of automatic archive extraction. When model configurations specify additional files as archives (e.g., .tar), these archives are automatically extracted after downloading. This behavior can be exploited to perform a 'tarslip' attack, allowing files to be written to arbitrary locations on the server, bypassing checks that normally restrict files to the models di

Why this priority

Critical severity
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	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2024-10-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-29 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mudler localai DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.17.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.17.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.17.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison localai sudo apt install localai=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.17.1> sudo apt-mark hold localai

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

dnf --showduplicates list localai sudo dnf downgrade localai-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.17.1> sudo dnf versionlock add localai

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.

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-2024-6868?

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

Is CVE-2024-6868 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6868 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-2024-6868 affect?

CVE-2024-6868 affects localai. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). mudler/LocalAI version 2.17.1 allows for arbitrary file write due to improper handling of automatic archive extraction. When model configurations specify additional files as archives (e.g., .tar), these archives are automatically extracted

How urgent is CVE-2024-6868?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2024-9900 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE mudler/localai version v2.21.1 contains a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its search functionality
CVE-2024-7010 MEDIUM 5.9 DOWNGRADE mudler/localai version 2.17.1 is vulnerable to a Timing Attack
CVE-2024-6983 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE mudler/localai version 2.17.1 is vulnerable to remote code execution
CVE-2024-6095 MEDIUM 5.8 UPGRADE A vulnerability in the /models/apply endpoint of mudler/localai versions 2.15.0 allows for Server-Side Request
CVE-2024-5616 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in mudler/LocalAI versions up to and including 2.15.0

References

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