Description
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. This vulnerability allows attackers on multi-user systems to steal proprietary models, poison cached embeddings, or conduct symlink attacks. The issue affects all Linux deployments where multiple users share the same system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-379, CWE-377, and CWE-367, indicating insecure temporary file creation and potential race conditions.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.com/bounties/a2baa08f-98bf-47a8-ac83-06f7411afd9e
Scores
CVSS v3
7.3
EPSS
0.0002
EPSS Percentile
5.5%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-378
Status
published
Products (2)
pypi/llama-index-core
0 - 0.13.0PyPI
run-llama/run-llama/llama_index
unspecified - v0.13.0
Published
Sep 27, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026