RCE in Llamaindex
CVE-2024-4181
A command injection vulnerability exists in the RunGptLLM class of the llama_index library, version 0.9.47, used by the RunGpt framework from JinaAI to connect to Language Learning Models (LLMs). The vulnerability arises from the improper use of the eval function, allowing a malicious or compromised LLM hosting provider to execute arbitrary commands on the client's machine. This issue was fixed in version 0.10.13. The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a hosting provider gaining full control over client machines.
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.021 (81.3th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 81st percentile — 81.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.021 · newest: 0.021 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Llamaindex
- Run-Llama Run-Llama/llama Index — versions unspecified
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- huntr.com/bounties/1a204520-598a-434e-b13d-0d34f2a5ddc1 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/d73715eaf0642705583e7897c78b9c8dd2d3a7ba (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-4181?
- CVE-2024-4181 is a high-severity vulnerability in Llamaindex, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-05-16.
- How severe is CVE-2024-4181?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-4181 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.