run-llama llama_index up to 0.12.37 JSONReader recursion

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A vulnerability was found in run-llama llama_index up to 0.12.37 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component JSONReader. Executing a manipulation can lead to recursion. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-5302. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in run-llama llama_index up to 0.12.37. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component JSONReader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a recursion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-674. The product does not properly control the amount of recursion that takes place, consuming excessive resources, such as allocated memory or the program stack. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

A denial of service vulnerability exists in the JSONReader component of the run-llama/llama_index repository, specifically in version v0.12.37. The vulnerability is caused by uncontrolled recursion when parsing deeply nested JSON files, which can lead to Python hitting its maximum recursion depth limit. This results in high resource consumption and potential crashes of the Python process. The issue is resolved in version 0.12.38.

The advisory is available at huntr.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-5302 since 05/28/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 0.12.38 eliminates this vulnerability.

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• run-llama

Name

• llama_index

Version

• 0.12.0
• 0.12.1
• 0.12.2
• 0.12.3
• 0.12.4
• 0.12.5
• 0.12.6
• 0.12.7
• 0.12.8
• 0.12.9
• 0.12.10
• 0.12.11
• 0.12.12
• 0.12.13
• 0.12.14
• 0.12.15
• 0.12.16
• 0.12.17
• 0.12.18
• 0.12.19
• 0.12.20
• 0.12.21
• 0.12.22
• 0.12.23
• 0.12.24
• 0.12.25
• 0.12.26
• 0.12.27
• 0.12.28
• 0.12.29
• 0.12.30
• 0.12.31
• 0.12.32
• 0.12.33
• 0.12.34
• 0.12.35
• 0.12.36
• 0.12.37

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