Unrestricted Upload Vulnerability in OpenBoxes Document Upload Controller by OpenBoxes
CVE-2024-14046

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

OpenBoxes

Status
Openboxes
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-14046?

A security vulnerability has been identified in OpenBoxes, affecting versions up to 0.9.1, specifically in the Document Upload Controller component. This flaw allows for unrestricted file uploads, which can be exploited remotely. An attacker may leverage this weakness to upload malicious files to the server, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 0.9.2, which includes a patch (e945d6bfcec29642f514e7d298dfba2cc6cd7cd4) addressing this critical issue.

Affected Version(s)

OpenBoxes 0.9.0

OpenBoxes 0.9.1

OpenBoxes 0.9.2

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.

CVE-2024-14046 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/391110
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/391110/cti
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2024-14046
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

nedlir (VulDB User)
.