Open WebUI lacks authentication for the `api/v1/utils/pdf` endpoint
In version v0.3.10 of open-webui/open-webui, the api/v1/utils/pdf endpoint lacks authentication mechanisms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access the PDF generation service. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a POST request with an excessively large payload, potentially leading to server resource exhaustion and denial of service (DoS). Additionally, unauthorized users can misuse the endpoint to generate PDFs without verification, resulting in service misuse and potential operational and financial impacts.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | open-webui | < 0.5.13 | 0.5.13 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8053
- https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui
- https://huntr.com/bounties/ebe8c1fa-113b-4df9-be03-a406b9adb9f4
- https://pypi.org/project/open-webui
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9vf8-xgwm-97r8
- https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/2f75eef499cc5cb48deb639cebebf86c405640bd
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-287, CWE-306- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
open-webui- Disclosed
- 20.03.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 14:18
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-9vf8-xgwm-97r8 - CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-1725 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: open-webui
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 161
- First → latest
- 08.2024 09.2026
- Without a fix
- 11
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 1
- High 77
- Medium 75
- Low 8
Disclosures per year
- 2024: 3
- 2025: 21
- 2026: 137
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