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CVE-2024-3098: llama-index-core Prompt Injection vulnerability leading to Arbitrary Code Execution
A vulnerability was identified in the executils class of the llamaindex package, specifically within the safeeval function, allowing for prompt injection leading to arbitrary code execution.
CVSS 9.8 Critical EPSS 1.0% · p61
Should you act?
Critical and remotely reachable
No known exploitation yet, but it is network-reachable without credentials. This signal is computed from CISA KEV, EPSS and CVSS data; it is not an editorial verdict.
- Not in CISA KEV, but CISA’s SSVC assessment records a public proof-of-concept, so attack code exists.
- EPSS 1.0%, percentile 61: FIRST’s model estimates a 1.0% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 61% of all scored CVEs (moderate). EPSS is a probability, not a verdict.
- Remotely reachable with no login and no user interaction. If the vulnerable service is exposed to the internet, prioritize it.
- Only applies if your dependency tree includes
llama-index-core(PyPI) < 0.10.24, fixed in 0.10.24. Check your lockfile, including transitive dependencies.
What it is
A vulnerability was identified in the executils class of the llamaindex package, specifically within the safeeval function, allowing for prompt injection leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue arises due to insufficient validation of input, which can be exploited to bypass method restrictions and execute unauthorized code. The vulnerability is a bypass of the previously addressed CVE-2023-39662, demonstrated through a proof of concept that creates a file on the system by exploiting the flaw.
From the GitHub advisory
A vulnerability was identified in the executils class of the llamaindex package, specifically within the safeeval function, allowing for prompt injection leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue arises due to insufficient validation of input, which can be exploited to bypass method restrictions and execute unauthorized code. The vulnerability is a bypass of the previously addressed CVE-2023-39662, demonstrated through a proof of concept that creates a file on the system by exploiting the flaw.
Weakness type: CWE-94.
Product: llama-index-core (PyPI) · Assigned by: @huntr_ai · Published: 2024-04-10
Affected and fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable | First fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | llama-index-core | < 0.10.24 | 0.10.24 |
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions (per CVE record) |
|---|---|---|
| run-llama | run-llama/llama_index | unspecified < 0.10.24 |
Severity scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| @huntr_ai | 3.0 | 9.8 Critical | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- Attack vector: network (remotely reachable)
- Attack complexity: low
- Privileges required: none (no login)
- User interaction: none
- Scope: unchanged
CVSS measures how bad a flaw is if exploited, not how likely exploitation is. Read it next to the exploitation data below.
Exploitation and urgency
- CISA KEV: not listed (no confirmed in-the-wild exploitation known to CISA).
- CISA SSVC assessment: exploitation poc, automatable yes, technical impact total.
- FIRST EPSS (model of 2026-10-21): 0.96% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days; percentile 61.
Timeline
- — CVE record published by @huntr_ai
- — GitHub-reviewed advisory GHSA-wvpx-g427-q9wc published (critical)
- — CVE record last updated
Sources and references
Original sources first. Version and fix details should always be confirmed against the vendor or project advisory.
Vulnerability records
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-wvpx-g427-q9wc github.com
- CVE.org record CVE-2024-3098 cve.org
- NVD entry CVE-2024-3098 nvd.nist.gov
Other references from the CVE record and advisory
- huntr.com huntr.com
- github.com github.com
- github.com github.com