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CVE-2024-12909

Llamaindex remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 1.44%
  1. Published20 Mar 2025

Description

A vulnerability in the FinanceChatLlamaPack of the run-llama/llama_index repository, versions up to v0.12.3, allows for SQL injection in the `run_sql_query` function of the `database_agent`. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL queries, leading to remote code execution (RCE) through the use of PostgreSQL's large object functionality. The issue is fixed in version 0.3.0.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Llamaindex< 0.3.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Llamaindex≥ 0.3.0

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-12909 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-12909 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.44%.

How severe is CVE-2024-12909?

CVE-2024-12909 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-12909?

Affected products include Llamaindex.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12909?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Llamaindex 0.3.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.