CVE-2024-8029: An XSS vulnerability was discovered in the upload file(s) process of imartinez/privategpt v0.5.0

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-8029 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting privategpt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An XSS vulnerability was discovered in the upload file(s) process of imartinez/privategpt v0.5.0. Attackers can upload malicious SVG files, which execute JavaScript when victims click on the file link. This can lead to user data theft, session hijacking, malware distribution, and phishing attacks.

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	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-20 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pribai privategpt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison privategpt sudo apt install privategpt=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold privategpt

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

dnf --showduplicates list privategpt sudo dnf downgrade privategpt-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add privategpt

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-2024-8029?

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

Is CVE-2024-8029 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8029 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-2024-8029 affect?

CVE-2024-8029 affects privategpt. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). An XSS vulnerability was discovered in the upload file(s) process of imartinez/privategpt v0.5.0. Attackers can upload malicious SVG files, which execute JavaScript when victims click on the file link. This can lead to user data theft, sess

How urgent is CVE-2024-8029?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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