CVE-2024-12909: SQL Injection to RCE in run-llama/llama_index

10.0 CVSS

Description

A vulnerability in the FinanceChatLlamaPack of the run-llama/llama_index repository, versions up to v0.12.3, allows for SQL injection in the `run_sql_query` function of the `database_agent`. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL queries, leading to remote code execution (RCE) through the use of PostgreSQL's large object functionality. The issue is fixed in version 0.3.0.

Classification

CVE ID: CVE-2024-12909

CVSS Base Severity: CRITICAL

CVSS Base Score: 10.0

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Problem Types

CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command

Affected Products

Vendor: run-llama

Product: run-llama/llama_index

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

EPSS Score: 0.21% (probability of being exploited)

EPSS Percentile: 43.62% (scored less or equal to compared to others)

EPSS Date: 2025-04-18 (when was this score calculated)

References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12909
https://huntr.com/bounties/44e8177f-200a-4ba3-a12c-8bc21e313a3f
https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/5d03c175476452db9b8abcdb7d5767dd7b310a75

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