Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-9617?

Affected: danswer-ai/danswer versions >= unspecified. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2024-9617 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2024-9617 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-9617?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-9617?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2024-9617 be patched?

Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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CVE-2024-9617

MediumPublic exploit

An IDOR vulnerability in danswer-ai/danswer v0.3.94 allows an attacker to view any files.

Published Mar 20, 2025 · Updated Apr 14, 2026

Key Facts

Routine patching

CVE-2024-9617 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3) affecting danswer-ai/danswer.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 1.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

CVSS v3

6.5

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

1.7%

Higher than 77.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

An IDOR vulnerability in danswer-ai/danswer v0.3.94 allows an attacker to view any files. The application does not verify whether the attacker is the creator of the file, allowing the attacker to directly call the GET /api/chat/file/{file_id} interface to view any user's file.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
danswer-ai/danswer	>= unspecified	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 20, 2025
Last updated
Apr 14, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key

References

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FAQ

Common Questions.

An IDOR vulnerability in danswer-ai/danswer v0.3.94 allows an attacker to view any files.
Affected: danswer-ai/danswer versions >= unspecified. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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