CVE-2024-11042: InvokeAI Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability

March 20, 2025 (updated March 21, 2025)

In invoke-ai/invokeai version v5.0.2, the web API POST /api/v1/images/delete is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion. This vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially including critical or sensitive system files such as SSH keys, SQLite databases, and configuration files. This can impact the integrity and availability of applications relying on these files.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-227r-w5j2-6243
github.com/invoke-ai/InvokeAI
github.com/invoke-ai/invokeai/commit/5440c037674882b2ab7acd59087e9bb04b49657a
huntr.com/bounties/635535a7-c804-4789-ac3a-48d951263987
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11042

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