CVE-2025-7647
Insecure Temporary File Handling in run-llama/llama_index
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 27, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 27, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-7647
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the llama-index-core package to the latest version.
- Review and harden temporary file handling mechanisms.
- Implement secure directory creation practices.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-7647.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/98816394d57c7f53f847ed7b60725e69d0e7aae4 | |
| https://huntr.com/bounties/a2baa08f-98bf-47a8-ac83-06f7411afd9e |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-7647
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-378 Added Reference https://github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/98816394d57c7f53f847ed7b60725e69d0e7aae4 Added Reference https://huntr.com/bounties/a2baa08f-98bf-47a8-ac83-06f7411afd9e