VDB-315148 · CVE-2025-3044 · EUVD-2025-20218

run-llama llama_index up to 0.12.22.post1 MD5 Hash ArxivReader expected behavior violation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in run-llama llama_index up to 0.12.22.post1. This impacts the function ArxivReader of the component MD5 Hash Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to expected behavior violation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-3044. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in run-llama llama_index up to 0.12.22.post1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function ArxivReader of the component MD5 Hash Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a expected behavior violation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-440. A feature, API, or function does not perform according to its specification. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the ArxivReader class of the run-llama/llama_index repository, versions up to v0.12.22.post1, allows for MD5 hash collisions when generating filenames for downloaded papers. This can lead to data loss as papers with identical titles but different contents may overwrite each other, preventing some papers from being processed for AI model training. The issue is resolved in version 0.12.28.

The advisory is shared for download at huntr.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-3044 since 03/31/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 0.12.28 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 0008041e8dde8e519621388e5d6f558bde6ef42e 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-20218). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

run-llama

Name

llama_index

Version

0.12.22.post1

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Expected behavior violation
CWE: CWE-440 / CWE-436
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: llama_index 0.12.28
Patch: 0008041e8dde8e519621388e5d6f558bde6ef42e

Timelineinfo

03/31/2025 CVE reserved
07/07/2025 +98 days Advisory disclosed
07/07/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/31/2025 +23 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: huntr.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-3044 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-3044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-315148
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2025 14:06
Updated: 07/31/2025 00:38
Changes: 07/07/2025 14:06 (66), 07/07/2025 16:37 (1), 07/31/2025 00:38 (1)
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