---
id: CVE-2024-4460
aliases:
  - GHSA-7gjr-hcc3-xfr4
  - PYSEC-2026-2068
title: Improper line feed handling in zenml
summary: Improper line feed handling in zenml
severity: medium
cvss: 4.3
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L'
vendor: zenml
product: zenml
ecosystem: pip
affected:
  - zenml < 0.57.1
patched:
  - zenml 0.57.1
published: '2024-06-24'
updated: '2026-07-07'
source: OSV
sourceUrl: 'https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-7gjr-hcc3-xfr4'
references:
  - url: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4460'
  - url: >-
      https://github.com/zenml-io/zenml/commit/164cc09032060bbfc17e9dbd62c13efd5ff5771b
  - url: 'https://github.com/zenml-io/zenml'
  - url: 'https://huntr.com/bounties/a387c935-b970-44d7-bddc-71c1c90aa2de'
tags:
  - osv
  - pip
ingestedAt: '2026-07-08T18:25:47.001Z'
---

## Overview

A denial of service (DoS) vulnerability exists in zenml-io/zenml version 0.56.3 due to improper handling of line feed (`\n`) characters in component names. When a low-privileged user adds a component through the API endpoint `api/v1/workspaces/default/components` with a name containing a `\n` character, it leads to uncontrolled resource consumption. This vulnerability results in the inability of users to add new components in certain categories (e.g., 'Image Builder') and to register new stacks through the UI, thereby degrading the user experience and potentially rendering the ZenML Dashboard unusable. The issue does not affect component addition through the Web UI, as `\n` characters are properly escaped in that context. The vulnerability was tested on ZenML running in Docker, and it was observed in both Firefox and Chrome browsers.

## Affected packages

- `zenml < 0.57.1`

## Remediation

Upgrade to a patched release:

- `zenml 0.57.1`
