CVE-2024-8196: In mintplex-labs/anything-llm v1.5.11 desktop version for Windows, the application opens server port 3001 on 0

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8196?

anythingllm desktop: upgrade to 1.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8196 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8196 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-2024-8196 affect?

CVE-2024-8196 affects anythingllm desktop. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In mintplex-labs/anything-llm v1.5.11 desktop version for Windows, the application opens server port 3001 on 0.0.0.0 with no authentication by default. This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain full backend access, enabling them to perf

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8196?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-8196 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting anythingllm desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In mintplex-labs/anything-llm v1.5.11 desktop version for Windows, the application opens server port 3001 on 0.0.0.0 with no authentication by default. This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain full backend access, enabling them to perform actions such as deleting all data from the workspace.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2025-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mintplexlabs anythingllm desktop UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.5

Fixed in: 1.6.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy anythingllm-desktop || rpm -q anythingllm-desktop || anythingllm-desktop --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade anythingllm-desktop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade anythingllm-desktop

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-8196?

anythingllm desktop: upgrade to 1.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8196 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8196 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-2024-8196 affect?

CVE-2024-8196 affects anythingllm desktop. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In mintplex-labs/anything-llm v1.5.11 desktop version for Windows, the application opens server port 3001 on 0.0.0.0 with no authentication by default. This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain full backend access, enabling them to perf

How urgent is CVE-2024-8196?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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