CVE-2024-12911: Llama index LlamaIndex Vulnerable To Creation Of Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jmgm-gx32-vp4w
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CVSS 7.1
CWE-379 CWE-89
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-12911 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.1) llamaindex vulnerable to creation of vulnerability (CWE-379: Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions) affecting Llama index libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves llamaindex vulnerable to creation of temporary file in directory with insecure permissions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.12.3.

CVE-2024-12911 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-12911
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jmgm-gx32-vp4w
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1
CWE Classification CWE-379: Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions
Affected Product Llama index
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-12911

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Llama index 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 fixed: 0.12.3 
pip install llama-index>=0.12.3
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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-12911, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show llama-index

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Llama index in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.12.3), your application is affected.

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

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-379: Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions, where the product creates a temporary file in a directory whose permissions allow unintended actors to determine the file's existence or otherwise access that file. In Llama index, 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

A vulnerability in the `default_jsonalyzer` function of the `JSONalyzeQueryEngine` in the run-llama/llama_index repository allows for SQL injection via prompt injection. This can lead to arbitrary file creation and Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks. The vulnerability affects the latest version and is fixed in version 0.12.3.

CVE-2024-12911 Affected Llama index Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.12.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
llama-index
pypi/llama-index
PyPI
< 0.12.3
0.12.3

References

NVD — CVE-2024-12911 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12911
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/bf282074e20e7dafd5e2066137dcd4cd17c3fb9e
Llama index Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index
huntr.com/bounties/095f9e67-3... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/095f9e67-311d-494c-99c5-5e61a0adb8f3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12911?
CVE-2024-12911 is a security vulnerability in Llama index involving LlamaIndex vulnerable to Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions under CWE-379: Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions.
Which Llama index versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.12.3 across affected packages: llama-index.
What version fixes CVE-2024-12911?
Upgrading to 0.12.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is llama-index affected?
Yes, llama-index is affected in releases prior to 0.12.3. Upgrade your dependency to 0.12.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-12911?
CVE-2024-12911 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-12911?
CVE-2024-12911 is classified under CWE-379: Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions (The product creates a temporary file in a directory whose permissions allow unintended actors to determine the file's existence or otherwise access that file.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-12911?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show llama-index'. 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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