run-llama llama_index up to 0.4.0 CLI os.system files os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in run-llama llama_index up to 0.4.0. This issue affects the function os.system in the library os.system of the component CLI. This manipulation of the argument files causes os command injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-1753. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in run-llama llama_index up to 0.4.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function os.system in the library os.system of the component CLI. The manipulation of the argument files with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

LLama-Index CLI version v0.12.20 contains an OS command injection vulnerability. The vulnerability arises from the improper handling of the `--files` argument, which is directly passed into `os.system`. An attacker who controls the content of this argument can inject and execute arbitrary shell commands. This vulnerability can be exploited locally if the attacker has control over the CLI arguments, and remotely if a web application calls the LLama-Index CLI with a user-controlled filename. This issue can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

It is possible to read the advisory at huntr.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-1753 since 02/27/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 0.4.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch b57e76738c53ca82d88658b82f2d82d1c7839c7d is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: llama_index 0.4.1
Patch: b57e76738c53ca82d88658b82f2d82d1c7839c7d

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02/27/2025 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: huntr.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-1753 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-1753
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-310435

Entryinfo

Created: 05/28/2025 13:19
Updated: 05/28/2025 14:33
Changes: 05/28/2025 13:19 (69), 05/28/2025 14:33 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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