CVE-2024-45201: Llama index core LlamaIndex Includes An Exec Call Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fxc2-8m62-m85x
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-45201 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) llamaindex includes an exec call vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Llama index core libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves llamaindex includes an exec call for `import {cls_name}`. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.10.38.

CVE-2024-45201 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-45201
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fxc2-8m62-m85x
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Llama index core
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-45201

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Llama index core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

llama-index-core fixed: 0.10.38 
pip install llama-index-core>=0.10.38
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show llama-index-core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-45201, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show llama-index-core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Llama index core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.10.38), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show llama-index-core command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Llama index core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An issue was discovered in llama_index before 0.10.38. `download/integration.py` includes an exec call for `import {cls_name}`.

CVE-2024-45201 Affected Llama index core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.10.38
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
llama-index-core
pypi/llama-index-core
PyPI
< 0.10.38
0.10.38

References

NVD — CVE-2024-45201 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45201
Llama index core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/pull/13523
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/bd827c30484fa085ec769fa55dc7f2add8006ac8
Llama index core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/llama-index/PYSEC-2024-192.yaml
Llama index core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index
Llama index core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/compare/v0.10.37...v0.10.38

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45201?
CVE-2024-45201 is a security vulnerability in Llama index core involving LlamaIndex includes an exec call for `import {cls_name}` under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Llama index core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.10.38 across affected packages: llama-index-core.
What version fixes CVE-2024-45201?
Upgrading to 0.10.38 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is llama-index-core affected?
Yes, llama-index-core is affected in releases prior to 0.10.38. Upgrade your dependency to 0.10.38 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-45201?
CVE-2024-45201 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-45201?
CVE-2024-45201 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-45201?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show llama-index-core'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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