Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in InvokeAI by Invoke AI
CVE-2024-12029

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Invoke-ai

Status
Invoke-ai/invokeai
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 44%

What is CVE-2024-12029?

A vulnerability exists in InvokeAI versions 5.3.1 through 5.4.2, allowing remote code execution through the /api/v2/models/install endpoint. This vulnerability is due to the unsafe deserialization of model files with torch.load, lacking proper validation of input data. Attackers can exploit this flaw to embed malicious code in model files, which can execute upon loading, posing serious security risks. It is essential for users to upgrade to version 5.4.3 or later to mitigate this issue.

Affected Version(s)

invoke-ai/invokeai < 5.4.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Alternative-Approach-Reverse-Shell-Callback-Test-InvokeAI-RCE
Created by Lu3ky13

References

https://huntr.com/bounties/9b790f94-1b1b-4071-bc27-78445d...
https://github.com/invoke-ai/invokeai/commit/756008dc5899...

EPSS Score

44% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.0

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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