Vulnerability in Llamaindex
CVE-2025-6209
A path traversal vulnerability exists in run-llama/llama_index versions 0.12.27 through 0.12.40, specifically within the `encode_image` function in `generic_utils.py`. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the `image_path` input to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive system files. The issue arises due to improper validation or sanitization of the file path, enabling path traversal sequences to access files outside the intended directory. The vulnerability is fixed in version 0.12.41.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.006 (45.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 46th percentile — 45.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.006 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Llamaindex
- Run-Llama Run-Llama/llama Index — versions unspecified
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- huntr.com/bounties/e89d14f8-bfe8-4c9a-bb2a-656c01cc9a68 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/cdeaab91a204d1c3527f177dac37390327aef274 (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-6209?
- CVE-2025-6209 is a high-severity vulnerability in Llamaindex, classified under CWE-29. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2025-07-07.
- How severe is CVE-2025-6209?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.