CVE-2025-44779: Github.com/ollama/ollama Ollama Allows Deletion Of Arbitrary Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-93jv-pvg8-hf3v
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CVSS 6.6
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-44779 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.6) ollama allows deletion of arbitrary vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Github.com/ollama/ollama libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves ollama allows deletion of arbitrary files. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.1.34.

CVE-2025-44779 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-44779
GHSA Identifier GHSA-93jv-pvg8-hf3v
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.6
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Github.com/ollama/ollama
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.6

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-44779

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

github.com/ollama/ollama fixed: 0.1.34 
Upgrade github.com/ollama/ollama to 0.1.34
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

inspect dependencies for github.com/ollama/ollama

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-44779, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/ollama/ollama:

inspect dependencies for github.com/ollama/ollama

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/ollama/ollama in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.1.34), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Github.com/ollama/ollama, 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 in Ollama v0.1.33 allows attackers to delete arbitrary files via sending a crafted packet to the endpoint /api/pull.

CVE-2025-44779 Affected Github.com/ollama/ollama Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.1.34
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/ollama/ollama
golang/github.com/ollama/ollama
Go
< 0.1.34
0.1.34

References

NVD — CVE-2025-44779 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-44779
a1batr0ss.top/2025/03/17/ollama-a... WEB
https://a1batr0ss.top/2025/03/17/Ollama-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability
a1batr0ss.top/2025/08/06/cve-2025... WEB
https://a1batr0ss.top/2025/08/06/CVE-2025-44779-Ollama-arbitrary-file-deletion
Github.com/ollama/ollama Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ollama/ollama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-44779?
CVE-2025-44779 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/ollama/ollama involving Ollama allows deletion of arbitrary files under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Github.com/ollama/ollama versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.1.34 across affected packages: github.com/ollama/ollama.
What version fixes CVE-2025-44779?
Upgrading to 0.1.34 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/ollama/ollama affected?
Yes, github.com/ollama/ollama is affected in releases prior to 0.1.34. Upgrade your dependency to 0.1.34 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-44779?
CVE-2025-44779 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-44779?
CVE-2025-44779 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2025-44779?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/ollama/ollama'. 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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