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https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/llama-index/PYSEC-2025-65.yaml CVE-2025-6209
HIGH
Arbitrary File Read through Path Traversal in run-llama/llama_index
Record summary
CVE-2025-6209 has a selected CVSS score of 7.5 (high).
Description
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.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationPoC
AutomatableYes
Technical impactPartial
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Jul 7, 2025 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
2| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
run-llama/llama_indexBrowse run-llama / run-llama/llama_index | CVE List | Before 0.12.41 | affected |
llama-index-coreBrowse PyPI / llama-index-core | GitHub Advisory | 0.11.23 to < 0.12.41 · Fixed in 0.12.41 | affected |
References
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https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index github.com
https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/cdeaab91a204d1c3527f177dac37390327aef274 huntr.com
https://huntr.com/bounties/e89d14f8-bfe8-4c9a-bb2a-656c01cc9a68 nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6209