CVE-2024-8769 — Aim path traversal in aim — CVE Details
CRITICAL
Aim path traversal in LockManager.release_locks
Published June 29, 2026Updated July 1, 2026Source: osv
Summary
A vulnerability in the `LockManager.release_locks` function in aimhubio/aim (commit bb76afe) allows for arbitrary file deletion through relative path traversal. The `run_hash` parameter, which is user-controllable, is concatenated without normalization as part of a path used to specify file deletion. This vulnerability is exposed through the `Repo._close_run()` method, which is accessible via the tracking server instruction API. As a result, an attacker can exploit this to delete any arbitrary file on the machine running the tracking server.
Advisory Timeline
- First published June 29, 2026 (105 days ago).
- Last revised July 1, 2026 — 2 days after initial publication.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: pypi (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| aim | pypi | 3.15.0, 3.15.1, 3.15.2, 3.16.0 (+32 more) | Range-based data available |
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.1 score means for each attack dimension.
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8769ADVISORY
- https://github.com/aimhubio/aimPACKAGE
- https://github.com/aimhubio/aim/blob/bb76afe6e9a54364f322520cc4fea2679238f904/aim/sdk/lock_manager.py#L140WEB
- https://huntr.com/bounties/59d3472f-f581-4beb-a090-afd36a00ecf7WEB
- https://pypi.org/project/aimPACKAGE
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4qcx-jx49-6qrhADVISORY
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2024-8769?
- Aim path traversal in LockManager.release_locks This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 9.1/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2024-8769?
- CVE-2024-8769 affects aim. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2024-8769 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
CVSS Score
9.1
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
Also Known As
PYSEC-2026-258
GHSA-4qcx-jx49-6qrh
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