CVE-2024-8238

In version 3.22.0 of aimhubio/aim, the AimQL query language uses an outdated version of the safer_getattr() function from RestrictedPython. This version does not protect against the str.format_map() method, allowing an attacker to leak server-side secrets or potentially gain unrestricted code execution. The vulnerability arises because str.format_map() can read arbitrary attributes of Python objects, enabling attackers to access sensitive variables such as os.environ. If an attacker can write files to a known location on the Aim server, they can use str.format_map() to load a malicious .dll/.so file into the Python interpreter, leading to unrestricted code execution.

CVSS v3 8.1 HIGH

8.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.2 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://huntr.com/bounties/4e140ef9-f6d1-4e68-a44c-3b9e856924d3	Exploit Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:aimstack:aim:3.22.0:*:*:*:*:python:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-03-20 10:15

Updated : 2025-10-15 13:15

NVD link : CVE-2024-8238

Mitre link : CVE-2024-8238

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-8238

JSON object : View

Products Affected

aimstack

aim

CWE

CWE-1336

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine

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