High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jul 7, 2025· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2025-6209
CVE-2025-6209
Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in run-llama/llama_index versions 0.12.27 through 0.12.40, specifically within the encode_image function in generic_utils.py. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the image_path input to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive system files. The issue arises due to improper validation or sanitization of the file path, enabling path traversal sequences to access files outside the intended directory. The vulnerability is fixed in version 0.12.41.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
llama-index-corePyPI | >= 0.11.23, < 0.12.41 | 0.12.41 |
Affected products
3- Range: unspecified
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References
5- github.com/run-llama/llama_index/commit/cdeaab91a204d1c3527f177dac37390327aef274nvdPatchWEB
- huntr.com/bounties/e89d14f8-bfe8-4c9a-bb2a-656c01cc9a68nvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-2rhq-96q8-4vjqghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6209ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/llama-index/PYSEC-2025-65.yamlghsaWEB
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