run-llama llama_index up to 0.12.x on Linux /tmp/llama_index get_cache_dir temp file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in run-llama llama_index up to 0.12.x on Linux. This vulnerability affects the function get_cache_dir of the file /tmp/llama_index. The manipulation results in temp file. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-7647. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in run-llama llama_index up to 0.12.x on Linux. Affected is the function get_cache_dir of the file /tmp/llama_index. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a temp file vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-378. Opening temporary files without appropriate measures or controls can leave the file, its contents and any function that it impacts vulnerable to attack. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The llama-index-core package, up to version 0.12.44, contains a vulnerability in the `get_cache_dir()` function where a predictable, hardcoded directory path `/tmp/llama_index` is used on Linux systems without proper security controls. This vulnerability allows attackers on multi-user systems to steal proprietary models, poison cached embeddings, or conduct symlink attacks. The issue affects all Linux deployments where multiple users share the same system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-379, CWE-377, and CWE-367, indicating insecure temporary file creation and potential race conditions.

The advisory is shared for download at huntr.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-7647 since 07/14/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 0.13.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 98816394d57c7f53f847ed7b60725e69d0e7aae4 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-2025-31429). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Temp file
CWE: CWE-378 / CWE-377
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: llama_index 0.13.0
Patch: 98816394d57c7f53f847ed7b60725e69d0e7aae4

Timelineinfo

07/14/2025 CVE reserved
09/27/2025 +75 days Advisory disclosed
09/27/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/27/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: huntr.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-7647 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-7647
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-326208
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/27/2025 20:08
Updated: 09/27/2025 21:26
Changes: 09/27/2025 20:08 (67), 09/27/2025 21:26 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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