Vulnerability in Run-llama Run-llama/llama_index

CVE-2025-7647

The llama-index-core package, up to version 0.12.44, contains a vulnerability in the `get_cache_dir()` function where a predictable, hardcoded directory path `/tmp/llama_index` is used on Linux systems without proper security controls. Thi…

EPSS: 0.000 (6.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-7647?
CVE-2025-7647 is a high-severity vulnerability in Run-llama Run-llama/llama_index, classified under Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-09-27.
How severe is CVE-2025-7647?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-7647 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.