A vulnerability in gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt version 20240410 allows any user to restart the server at will by sending a specific request to the /queue/join? endpoint with fn_index:66. This unrestricted server restart capability can severely disrupt service availability, cause data loss or corruption, and potentially compromise system integrity.
The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuanhuchatgpt | Gaizhenbiao | 20240410 (including) | 20240410 (including) |
Mitigation of resource exhaustion attacks requires that the target system either:
The first of these solutions is an issue in itself though, since it may allow attackers to prevent the use of the system by a particular valid user. If the attacker impersonates the valid user, they may be able to prevent the user from accessing the server in question.
The second solution is simply difficult to effectively institute – and even when properly done, it does not provide a full solution. It simply makes the attack require more resources on the part of the attacker.